Description
Enjoy a creamy and nutritious Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This rich treat combines ripe bananas, cocoa, and peanut butter for a satisfying and energizing drink. Blend it up in just 10 minutes for a deliciously indulgent experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, frozen
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker texture)
- Chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: Lay everything out on the counter for easy access.
- Prepare the banana: If using a fresh banana, peel and slice it into chunks. If using a frozen banana, skip this step.
- Measure out the cocoa powder: Use a tablespoon to scoop out the cocoa powder.
- Scoop the peanut butter: Use a tablespoon to measure out the natural peanut butter.
- Get your milk ready: Measure out one cup of almond milk or your preferred milk.
- Prepare the sweetener: Measure out a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Gather the vanilla extract: Youll need half a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Optional Greek yogurt: Measure out a quarter cup of Greek yogurt for added creaminess.
- Ice cubes: If you prefer a thicker smoothie, grab a handful of ice cubes.
- Add ingredients to the blender: Start with the frozen banana, then add cocoa powder, peanut butter, almond milk, sweetener, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt.
- Blend on high: Secure the lid and blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth.
- Check the consistency: If too thick, add more almond milk; if too thin, add ice cubes and blend again.
- Taste test: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup, then blend again.
- Pour into glasses: Pour the smoothie into your favorite glasses.
- Garnish (optional): Sprinkle with chopped peanuts or chocolate shavings for added texture.
- Enjoy immediately: Serve fresh and enjoy your delicious smoothie!
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider adding a handful of spinach or kale.
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- Feel free to substitute peanut butter with other nut butters like almond or cashew.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes