Spinach Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Indulge in a creamy, nutrient-packed treat with this Spinach Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie—a luscious blend of rich cocoa, velvety peanut butter, and sweet frozen banana balanced perfectly with the natural goodness of fresh spinach. Powered by wholesome ingredients like unsweetened almond milk and a touch of vanilla extract, this smoothie delivers a chocolatey dessert-like flavor while sneaking in a boost of leafy greens. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the perfect quick-and-easy breakfast, post-workout refuel, or guilt-free snack. Customize the sweetness to your liking with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, and enjoy this vibrant blend of satisfying flavors and textures. Healthy, delicious, and irresistibly smooth—this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under running water and pat dry.
Peel and slice a ripe banana and freeze it ahead of time to have it ready for the smoothie.
In a blender, add the spinach, frozen banana, almond milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup (if you like extra sweetness).
Add the ice cubes to the blender to make the smoothie cold and refreshing.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 223 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 543 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 945 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
