Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie (Printable)
Velvety chocolate and peanut butter with frozen banana and milk, quick satisfying breakfast or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy 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 of salt
→ Toppings
08 - Whipped cream (optional)
09 - Chocolate shavings (optional)
10 - Crushed peanuts (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Slice ripe bananas and freeze until solid.
02 - Add frozen bananas, milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Sample the smoothie and adjust the sweetness with additional maple syrup or honey if desired.
05 - Pour the smoothie into two glasses.
06 - Top with optional whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or crushed peanuts. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s thick, creamy, and hits that chocolate craving without being over-the-top sweet.
- Cleanup is as easy as a quick rinse, and the toppings make it feel fancy even on a weekday.
02 -
- Adding too much liquid turns this into chocolate milk—start a little thick and thin out if needed.
- Blending the cocoa with the milk first prevents stubborn cocoa clusters that refuse to break up.
03 -
- A little goes a long way with cocoa, so measure with care for that ideal chocolate depth.
- Chill your glasses ahead of time if you want the smoothie to stay thick and cold longer.