There are 199 million smoothie recipes on the internet. That’s a fact. And I’m about to make it 199 million +1 with my fave Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie recipe.
Why would I bother sharing this recipe when clearly there are plenty of options out there? It’s pretty simple, really. When I come up with a recipe that I …
1) love 
2) rely on regularly 
3) and is fast, friendly, and easy 
then I am profesionally, ethically, and gustatorily obligated to share with my friends, fans, and followers. Aren’t you the lucky ones?
All aboard the smoothie bandwagon!
There’s so much to love with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie. So, if you’re not already on the smoothie bandwagon, let me lay it out for you!
First of all, in the #realfoodrealfast category, we’re talking FIVE MINUTES of your time. That’s just 300 seconds that stands between you and this velvety dream of a beverage. I keep ripe frozen banana chunks in the freezer, so I literally just throw a handful of those in the blender along the with yogurt, PB, cocoa powder and milk and hit the button.
Second, it’s so filling, it makes a great meal-on-the-go.
Yes you heard that right. Sometimes this is my meal. And why not? It’s got 3 major food groups (dairy, fruit, and nuts), it’s mostly plant-based, and filled with protein from three different sources. There’s calcium and fiber, folate and potassium, and more!
And all of that matters not a whit if it doesn’t taste FANTASTIC…
Obviously it does. I swear it’s like drinking melted soft serve. I love the creamy texture so much, I usually skip the straw. It’s smooth as velvet, and tastes of equal parts chocolate and peanut butter with just a hint of banana. It’s magical and there’s no wondering why it’s been my go-to for the last year.
I simply love it 
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie with Banana
A Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie dream at your fingertips whenever you want it – because it's simple and you already have everything you need. Real ingredients, real fast, the real deal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 large frozen bananas, cut in chunks about 1 cup of chunks
- 1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened soy milk or lowfat 1% milk more as needed
Instructions
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Add ingredients to the blender in the order they appear in the list. The milk goes in last and should cover all the ingredients, so use as much as is needed. Otherwise, it may be too thick to blend. Process on high until the mixture is smooth and no chunks are present. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
*Frozen banana gives this smoothie its trademark creamy texture and sweetness. Slice ripe bananas in chunks, and freeze in a single layer on a tray until solid (about 30 minutes); then transfer to a re-sealable bag or covered container for easy freezer storage and access.
*Smoothies can be made with any milk of choice. I’ve made this with soy, cow’s, and almond milk and all worked just great. You could also use rice milk, coconut milk, or any of the other alternative milks available. Your call!
*This smoothie recipe uses almost no added sugar, except for the small amount found in the vanilla yogurt. I’ve also made this with plain yogurt, and added just a touch of maple syrup for sweetener.
Was curious if almond milk could be a substitute and do you know the calories for this? Could you make a big batch for the week and divide it up for lunch to bring to work?
Hi Paula – I do not know how I missed your comment, but I’m terribly sorry for this ridiculously delayed reply! I love smoothies year-round, so hopefully even though it’s winter, you find this info helpful. As for making a large batch, and taking it with you – my opinion is that smoothies don’t generally ‘save’ well – the beauty of the texture is the frozen banana, which is not as delightful once it thaws. As for the calorie difference, switching to almond milk would reduce the calories by about 100 kcals, but also reduce the protein by 10 grams (which is why I use soy milk). But if that works for you, it’s a great swap. I’ve used almond milk when I can’t get soy milk and the taste/texture difference is not much different.
I added protein powder. So yummy.
Yum!
This looks awesome. I will make it today – and maybe add a bit of CBD! 😉
Ha! I bet you will 🙂 CBD would make this the MOST relaxing smoothie ever 🙂
It very yummy i like banana and peanut butter