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    Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

    Beverage Recipes Gluten Free August 6, 2023 | By Kristen Chidsey | 42 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is a nutritious smoothie that is naturally sweetened and full of protein, yet tastes decadent.

    This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is a naturally sweetened, nutritious smoothie that is full of protein, healthy fats, and fiber, yet it tastes like a decadent dessert.

    If you love peanut butter cups or peanut butter chocolate buckeyes, this Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is the smoothie of your dreams!

    Peanut Butter Chocolate smoothie in clear glass topped with sliced banana, drizzle peanut butter, and chocolate.


    why you will love this smoothie

    • Healthy, Yet Decadent Tasting. While this smoothie tastes like a rich peanut butter cup, it is chock full of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and calcium.
    • Simple Ingredients. You don't need protein powders or artificial sweeteners to make this healthy chocolate peanut butter smoothie. Instead, it is made with easy-to-find, everyday ingredients that naturally give it its flavor and pump it full of protein, fiber, and calcium.
    • Suitable for Variety of Needs. Whether you are looking for a healthy snack to enjoy after a hard workout, an on-the-go breakfast, a healthy snack recipe for kids, or a healthy treat to satisfy your craving for chocolate, this chocolate peanut butter smoothie fits the bill!

    Notes On Ingredients

    Ingredients for peanut butter chocolate smoothie labeled on counter.
    • Milk: Use any variety of milk or non-dairy milk you like. I personally prefer unsweetened almond milk, as it is low in sugars and high in calcium.
    • Yogurt: Using plain Greek yogurt adds an incredible amount of protein to this smoothie, without the need for adding protein powders. Feel free to omit the yogurt or use your favorite non-dairy yogurt. 
    • Peanut Butter: You can't have a peanut butter smoothie without peanut butter! While you can use any type of peanut butter you like, I recommend an all-natural peanut butter that is made simply with peanuts and salt. 
    • Banana: A ripe banana will sweeten the smoothie without the need to add any additional sweetener. For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana chunks. 
    • Chia Seeds: Chia seeds add protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, but it is optional.
    • Ground Flaxseed: Much like chia seeds, flaxseed adds protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. It is another optional ingredient, but I love packing in the nutrients when possible. 

    How to Make a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

    • Pour your milk into the blender. Adding milk to the blender first will help the smoothie blend easily and the ingredients incorporate evenly.
    • Add the cocoa powder, yogurt, peanut butter, chia seeds, and flaxseed to the blender. 
    • Finally, add the banana, broken into small chunks, into the blender. 
    • Blend on medium-high speed until well combined. 
    Side by side photo of blender before and after blending smoothie.
    • Serve immediately with an additional drizzle of peanut butter and chopped chocolate if desired. 
    Top down view of chocolate peanut butter smoothie in glass topped with peanut butter, chocolate, and sliced banana.

    Recipe Modifications 

    • Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie: Use non-dairy milk and non-dairy yogurt. I recommend using Instant Pot Coconut Yogurt or your favorite brand of soy milk or coconut milk yogurt. 
    • Like it sweet? If you are desiring your smoothie to be on the sweeter side, add up to 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup or 2 softened dates to the blender before blending. You could also opt to use vanilla Greek yogurt in place of plain Greek yogurt. 

    Storing Leftovers

    As with most smoothies, it is best to prepare this smoothie right before you intend to enjoy it.

    However, this is one smoothie that you can refrigerate and enjoy at a later time. Due to the addition of chia seeds, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie will thicken as it sits and can be enjoyed as a delicious, healthy pudding after it has been refrigerated for a couple of hours. Simply refrigerate the leftover smoothie for up to 2 days in an airtight container and trade the straw out for a spoon to enjoy!

    More Healthy Smoothie Recipes

    • Pina Colada Smoothie
    • Tropical Kale Smoothie
    • Blueberry Smoothie
    • Mango Smoothie
    • Sweet Potato Smoothie
    • Cherry Smoothie

    If you enjoyed this Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Smoothie, please be sure to leave a comment and review below.

    Top down view of chocolate peanut butter smoothie in glass topped with peanut butter, chocolate, and sliced banana.

    Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

    This is a nutritious recipe for a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie that is naturally sweetened and full of protein and calcium.
    4.84 from 24 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 284kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk
    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
    • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed optional
    • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 1 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter
    • 1 ripe banana
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    Instructions

    • Place all milk into the blender first. Add in the yogurt, peanut butter, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and flaxseed. Break the banana into small chunks and add to the blender.
    • Place the lid on the blender, and blend on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
    • Serve immediately, topping with an additional drizzle of peanut butter and/or chopped chocolate.

    Equipment Needed

    • Blender

    Notes

    Nutritional values are approximate and based on using almond milk and chia seeds and flaxseed.
    To Sweeten: Add in one tablespoon of maple syrup, honey, or 2 soft dates before blending.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 513mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. Rich May

      March 03, 2021 at 10:43 pm

      Kristen, I am looking for a 600-800 calorie smoothie to drink several hours before a race. This sounds like a good possibility. Do you have any feedback from athletes on this one?

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 04, 2021 at 6:35 am

        I have had friends say they love drinking them pre-runs and my son has had them pre-runs for cross country as well with no cramping etc. However, as for longer distance runs, I am not an expert on that. Sorry--but best of luck on your run!

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