Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (Printable Version)

A rich, creamy blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and ripe banana ready in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based, such as almond or oat)

03 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)

06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

01 - Place the banana, milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and sweetener (if using) into the blender pitcher.

02 - Pour in the vanilla extract and add ice cubes for extra creaminess and chilled temperature.

03 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45 to 60 seconds.

04 - Taste the mixture and add additional sweetener if needed to achieve desired flavor balance.

05 - Divide evenly between two glasses and serve right away for optimal texture and temperature.

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The combination of chocolate and peanut butter hits that same satisfaction button as a dessert but leaves you feeling energized instead of heavy
It takes literally five minutes from cupboard to glass, making it perfect for busy mornings or afternoon energy crashes

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Frozen bananas completely transform the texture into something almost like soft serve ice cream, so I always keep a stash of sliced frozen bananas in my freezer
The smoothie will separate if left sitting, so give it a quick stir or blend again if you need to save half for later

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Letting the smoothie sit for about five minutes after blending actually improves the texture as everything settles and incorporates
Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge