Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana for a quick, satisfying drink.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced

→ Dairy/Alternatives

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Nut Butters

03 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

→ Chocolate

04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

→ Sweeteners & Extras

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Place banana, milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract (if using), and ice cubes (if using) into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until mixture is creamy and smooth.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired, then blend briefly to combine.
04 - Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses and serve immediately.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • Tastes like a chocolate peanut butter cup in a glass but fills you up for hours
  • Comes together in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • Satisfies sweet cravings while sneaking in fruit and protein
02 -
  • If your peanut butter is too thick it will clump, so let it come to room temperature or add milk first to help it loosen
  • Frozen banana slices make this way thicker and colder than ice ever could, I keep a bag in the freezer just for smoothies
  • Always blend longer than you think, those last ten seconds are what make it silky instead of grainy
03 -
  • Use a high-speed blender if you have one, it makes the texture unbelievably smooth and cuts blending time in half
  • Add a tablespoon of oats before blending to make it even more filling without changing the flavor
  • If it's too thick to pour, pulse in a splash more milk until it reaches your preferred consistency

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