Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie (Printer-Friendly)
Thick, creamy blend of chocolate, peanut butter and banana—ready in minutes for breakfast or a snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup whole milk or non-dairy milk alternative
→ Flavors
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
→ Enhancements
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch salt
→ Toppings
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Chocolate shavings
10 - Crushed peanuts
# How to Make It:
01 - Slice and freeze ripe bananas in advance; measure all components before starting.
02 - Place frozen bananas, milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into a blender.
03 - Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Sample the smoothie and add sweetener if a sweeter flavor is desired. Blend briefly to mix.
05 - Divide the finished smoothie between two glasses.
06 - Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and crushed peanuts as desired. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the comfort of a milkshake without actually making dessert.
- This is the rare snack that's both secretly nutritious and totally crave-worthy.
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- I once tried to shortcut by using unfrozen bananas—huge mistake, the smoothie turned out thin and disappointingly warm.
- Blending the wet ingredients first before adding frozen bananas keeps everything moving and makes cleanup so much easier.
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- A pinch of salt turns a good smoothie into a great one—don’t be afraid to add it.
- If you want a dessert vibe, finish with more toppings and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.