Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (with chocolate!)

caitlinbrae — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:09:15 +0000

Make this easy peanut butter banana smoothie with chocolate! Smoothies are a super quick breakfast or snack to take on the go. For this recipe all you need is 6 simple ingredients, a high speed blender, and a few minutes of time.

Peanut butter banana smoothie

Creamy, peanut buttery, and naturally sweet (it tastes like dessert but is made with wholesome ingredients). This smoothie is going to become your new favorite breakfast on the go. Keep reading to find all the deets!

Ingredients in this peanut butter banana smoothie

Also, peanut butter, banana and chocolate is an amazing trio. So why not put it into a smoothie? All you need are the six ingredients below.

Milk is used to create a perfect consistency. Feel free to use almond milk or another dairy free milk of your liking.

About 1 cup of frozen sliced bananas. Please make sure your banana is frozen! To freeze your bananas ahead of time, simply peel and cut it into small chunks. Place the banana chunks in a freezer friendly container or bag.

Powdered peanut butter for peanut butter flavor, duh! PB powder packs all the flavor but is a lighter version of regular natural peanut butter. I actually prefer using PB in smoothies because it blends in nicely. You can get this kind on Amazon.

Cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor. For this recipe we will be using one tablespoon.

Flaxseed meal adds vitamins and minerals and you don’t even taste it! It is always a great addition to smoothies.

Vanilla greek yogurt adds protein but it also adds thickness and creaminess. Which is key for smoothies! Using vanilla greek yogurt also adds vanilla flavor that pairs nicely with the cocoa powder and peanut butter.

Why you’ll love this smoothie

This chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie is thick, creamy and absolutely delicious. It tastes just like the real deal but it’s loaded with wholesome ingredients like greek yogurt and flaxseed meal. Keep reading to find a few other reasons why you’ll love it so much!

Firstly, it only requires six easy ingredients (that you probably have on hand!)

Smoothies in general are a great grab and go and breakfast.

This peanut butter smoothie is so delicious it can be enjoyed for dessert.

This recipe is slightly sweetened by the bananas and vanilla greek yogurt.

This peanut butter banana smoothie makes one large or two small servings.

Additionally, for more smoothie inspiration give these recipes a try: Blueberry Smoothie with Banana, Strawberry Banana Smoothie or this Orange Creamsicle Smoothie!

How to make this chocolate peanut butter smoothie

Smoothies are super easy to make – even if you’re a beginner. Add all your ingredients to a blender, that’s it!

STEP 1

Grab your high speed blender and gather all your ingredients: milk, frozen banana, powdered peanut butter, cocoa powder, flaxseed meal, and greek yogurt.

STEP 2

Add all the ingredients into your blender.

STEP 3

Pulse ingredients in the blender until the smoothie is blended and creamy. This will take varying amounts of time depending on the type of blender you have. You want to make sure no chunks of banana remain.

STEP 4

Pour the smoothie into one large glass or two small cups. Top with chocolate chips, fresh banana slices, and a drizzle of peanut butter (optional, but recommended!). Enjoy!

Smoothie benefits

Banana is loaded potassium and nutrients. It can also help with digestive health.

Peanut butter not only is it a great addition to smoothies but it’s loaded with healthy fats.

Flaxseed meal is rich in fiber, nutrients, and omega 3 fatty acids.

Milk and greek yogurt add creaminess and extra protein!

Tips and tricks

Smoothies are suppose to be easy to throw together so, here are a few tips and tricks to make the process even easier.

Freeze your fruit ahead of time. Freezing your fruit ahead of ahead time is key! This will ensure your fruit is fully frozen to create cold, chilled smoothies. And you’ll always have it on hand when you need it.

Use milk or dairy free milk. Regular cows milk will add more creaminess and protein. However, you can use dairy free milk like almond milk if you prefer not to eat dairy.

Blend until smooth. Make sure to blend the smoothie until creamy and no chunks of fruit remain.

Add it to a bowl. Instead of enjoying this out of a glass, make a smoothie bowl! Smoothie bowls are a super fun way to eat smoothies. This peanut butter banana smoothie is so versatile and can be paired with a wide variety of toppings. You can add more fresh fruit, granola, berries, nuts or seeds to take this smoothie to the next level.

Frequently asked questions

How many servings does this smoothie recipe make?

This peanut butter banana smoothie makes two small servings or one large serving.

What type of milk can I use?

This smoothie recipe calls for milk as it adds protein and creaminess. However, you can use any dairy free milk of your choice like almond milk or oat milk. Please note using different milks can change the flavor profile and creaminess.

Can I omit the flaxseed meal?

If you don’t have any flaxseed meal on hand, you can omit it from this recipe. It adds nutrients but is not necessary for the texture of this smoothie.

Fresh or frozen fruit?

Definitely frozen! Make sure you use frozen banana in this recipe so your smoothie is chilled.

Other smoothie recipes you’ll love

If you love this orange juice smoothie, definitely give some of these other recipes a try.

Blueberry Smoothie with Banana (with peanut butter!)

Orange Banana Smoothie (with greek yogurt!)

Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie (with chocolate chips!)

Strawberry Banana Smoothie (with almond butter!)

Did you make this smoothie?

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