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.
Servings: 1
Equipment
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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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
