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Calling all chocolate peanut butter lovers that are looking for a wholesome, protein-rich treat! Naturally sweetened and loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is the smoothie recipe of your dreams!
Looking for more delicious, yet wholesome recipes featuring peanut butter and chocolate? You will love my recipes for Peanut Butter Banana Muffins and Peanut Butter Banana Bars.
The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
If you are like me and obsessed are with chocolate peanut butter cups but also wanting to increase your protein in your diet, meet your new favorite smoothie! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is made with easy-to-find, nutrient-dense ingredients that make a smoothie that is not only loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and calcium, but tastes like a decadent dessert.
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!
Wholesome Ingredients
- 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
This PB Chocolate Smoothie is easy-peasy to make and you will find the full instructions in the recipe card. However, keep in mind the following two tips for best results.
Add Milk First! Adding the milk of your choice into the blender before the other ingredients, will help the the ingredients incorporate evenly. After the milk, add in the other ingredients and blend until your smoothie is well combined.
Serve Immediately for Best Results. For the best flavor and consistency, it is best to serve your smoothie right away. Feel free to add an additional drizzle of peanut butter and chopped chocolate. Yum!
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.
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes
- Pina Colada Smoothie
- Tropical Kale Smoothie
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Mango Smoothie
- Sweet Potato Smoothie
- Cherry Smoothie
- Cottage Cheese Smoothie
If you enjoyed this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie, please be sure to leave a comment and review below.
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
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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
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.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I will try this! I have esophogeal cancer. Surgery made my stomach smaller so I can't eat much. I'm desperate to avoid having a feeding tube and I also need to get strong enough to survive treatment. Thank you so much.
Oh Kathy, I will be praying for your recovery! I hope this shake helps you feel stronger, gain weight and that you enjoy it. All the best!
I’ve just started drinking peanut butter shakes, and love it! So, I’ll have to try this recipe! I also have CF and just randomly came across your blog!
Kim
Hi Kim!! I am so glad you found this recipe and my site! Much love to you and your fight with CF!!!
Thank you for sharing! I can't imagine the struggles you and others with CF face on a daily basis, but you are rocking your life and making the best of it and I applaud that!
This smoothie looks absolutely delicious and I can't wait to try it!
Oh thank you my dear friend!
This is delicious (and my favorite dessert is a peanut butter cup-or 1000, also!) 😉
You can NEVER have enough chocolate and peanut butter!
What a great healthy smoothie, my friend! Looks delicious and I love the chocolate with peanut butter. Keep on keeping on, girl. You are doing good things.
Thanks Allie 🙂
Kristen, I had no idea that you were dealing with CF. I thank you for sharing your story with us and I'm glad that you stay strong and deal with it well. I'm glad this delicious smoothie give you the nutrition you need - peanut butter is the way to go! 🙂
Thank you for reading Julie! And peanut butter is always the way to go 😉
Sorry you are dealing with pancreatic insuffiency. That is a tough one, but sounds like you are doing what you can. I would swap out the peanut butter because I have a sensitivity to peanut butter but also because it is so high in sugar. I love me some almond butter. Also would swap out cocoa powder for cacao powder, less processed, but this really does look delicious. Thanks for sharing at Let's Get Real.
Karen, all good swaps. I of course use natural peanut butter that has no added sugar, but almond butter is great too.