Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup milk (whole milk, coconut milk, almond milk); 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 banana (either frozen or fresh or a mixture of the two); 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted); 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds; 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons peanut butter (feel free to use more); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie is a healthy, nutritious way to fulfill your nutritional needs and power yourself up! This healthy protein shake is chock full of protein, healthy fats, and nutrients and tastes like a decadent peanut butter cup.

Do you kill it at the gym? Are you trying to gain muscle mass? Training for a marathon?

Maybe you are busy chasing toddlers around and have no time to eat for yourself?

Or do you have medical restrictions that require you to eat a high-calorie diet?

Or maybe you just love all things Chocolate and Peanut Butter--like Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bars or Peanut Butter Chocolate Yogurt Dip.

If you said Yes to any of the above, you are probably in search of high-calorie snacks that help you meet your nutritional goals.

And I have the PERFECT smoothie for you!

This recipe for peanut butter chocolate smoothie is my all time FAVORITE high-calorie, high-protein shake--that is made with clean ingredients and NO protein powders.

The Reasons it's the Best

Just listen to all this peanut butter chocolate shake has going for it.

high protein
high calorie
high in fiber, calcium, omega fatty acids, and potassium
easy to make.
naturally sweetened--no artificial aftertaste or sugar crash!
easy to digest (Hallelujah)
tastes like my favorite dessert of all time--a chocolate peanut butter cup!!

I am thinking this just may be your new favorite smoothie as well.

Key Ingredients

Milk: Any variety. I typically use unsweetened almond milk because it is low in sugar and high in calcium. But whole milk or full-fat coconut milk are both great options to up the calories and fat in a healthy way.
Peanut Butter: A tasty way to get some healthy fats in my body. Feel free to sub with almond butter/sunbutter if allergies exist.
Chia Seeds and Ground Flax Seed: For omega 3 fatty acids and extra fiber
Banana: Provides potassium and sweetens the smoothie naturally. I like to use half a frozen banana and half a fresh banana for optimum texture.
Cocoa Powder: Purely for my taste buds (but does also contain antioxidants)
Coconut Oil: The MCT fats in coconut oil are so much easier for my body to absorb. So this is a no-brainer way for me to sneak some fats into my diet.
Greek yogurt: High in protein and calcium.

Feel free to add in some wheat germ or oats as well for extra nutrition. And you can also add in a tablespoon of maple syrup, honey, or sugar, or a few soft dates to give the shake extra sweetness. I don't need it but my kids sometimes appreciate it.

So grab your blender and in a minute or two, you will have a smoothie that tastes better than any pre-made smoothie on the market!

And if you are intolerant to dairy, this Vegan Cocoa Coconut Low Carb Shake from Cotter Crunch is a fabulous option.

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