Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is rich, creamy, and packed with chocolatey peanut butter flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients like banana, yogurt, and cocoa powder, it’s a satisfying drink for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout recovery.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, preferably frozen
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add the milk to a blender.
- Add the bananas, peanut butter, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, honey if using, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
- Blend again until fully combined and silky smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Frozen bananas create the thickest and creamiest texture.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and yogurt.
- Add protein powder for extra protein and satiety.
- Rolled oats can be blended in for added fiber.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and shake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
