Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
A thick and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie made with frozen banana, cocoa powder, peanut butter, milk, and Greek yogurt. It is a quick breakfast or snack with the rich flavor of a chocolate peanut butter milkshake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1–2 minutes
- Total Time: 5–7 minutes
- Yield: 1 large smoothie or 2 small smoothies
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 large frozen banana
- 1 cup milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup ice, optional
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder, optional
Instructions
- Add the milk to a blender first to help the ingredients blend smoothly.
- Add the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Add the optional protein powder if using.
- Add the frozen banana and optional ice for a thicker, frostier smoothie.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of milk and blend again. If it is too thin, add more frozen banana or ice.
- Taste and add honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired. Blend briefly to combine.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a higher-protein smoothie, add 1 scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder and additional milk as needed.
- For extra peanut butter flavor, increase the peanut butter to 3 tablespoons.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and dairy-free yogurt.
- Add 1/4 cup rolled oats for a thicker breakfast smoothie.
- For a mocha variation, add a small amount of chilled espresso or cold coffee and slightly reduce the milk.
- For a banana-free version, substitute frozen avocado or extra Greek yogurt and ice, adding sweetener to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir thoroughly before drinking.
- Leftover smoothie can be frozen in an ice cube tray and later blended with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 69 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
