Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie (Print Version)
Chocolate, peanut butter and frozen banana blended with milk for a creamy, indulgent breakfast or snack with optional toppings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened 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
09 - Chocolate shavings
10 - Crushed peanuts
# How to Make It:
01 - Place frozen banana slices, milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt into a blender.
02 - Process on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste the blended mixture and add additional sweetener if desired. Blend again as needed.
04 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses.
05 - Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or crushed peanuts before serving, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This smoothie tastes like a decadent milkshake but comes together in five minutes flat.
- The irresistible combo of chocolate and peanut butter hits every comfort note without leaving you sluggish or heavy.
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- Once, I forgot to slice the bananas before freezing and the blender made quite a racket—always slice ahead of time for easier blending.
- Swapping regular milk for oat milk adds a subtle toasted flavor and makes the smoothie even creamier.
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- Let frozen banana slices sit in the blender a minute or two before blending—they soften slightly and you get a smoother texture.
- A pinch more salt than you think can unexpectedly enhance both chocolate and peanut butter flavors.