This chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie is a naturally sweet and decadent (but healthy!) smoothie recipe!
If you love smoothie recipes that feel decadent but are actually healthy, then you should check out some of my other recipes such as this cinnamon peanut butter smoothie. Or you can check out some of my other popular banana smoothie recipes such as this classic banana strawberry smoothie recipe or this zesty and refreshing raspberry banana smoothie recipe.
More Chocolate Peanut Butter Recipes
I also make a lot of delicious and decadent healthy eats with peanut butter, chocolate and protein powder. Some of my popular high protein peanut butter chocolate treats include these 3 ingredient peanut butter protein bars and this chocolate blueberry protein chia pudding recipe.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie recipe is so tasty and such a decadent smoothie that it honestly feels like a treat. The great thing about it is that it is actually healthy! Made with only whole food ingredients, this recipe is the perfect way to enjoy chocolate for breakfast!
How can chocolate possibly be good for you?!
Cacao powder is responsible for the delicious chocolate flavour of this smoothie. The flavour is quite strong (and a little bit bitter), so 1 tablespoon is certainly enough. But how is cacao powder considered a health food?
The Health Benefits of Cacao Powder
Cacao powder is considered a healthy food because it is considered as the non processed version of chocolate and has many healthy benefits. It is made from the beans inside pods that grow on the Cacao tree. These beans are harvested and processed into the cocoa product used to make chocolate. Cacao powder is therefore the unrefined, non processed version of cocoa powder. It is known to help lower your blood pressure, improve digestion, and regulate hormones. You can read more here on the health benefits of cacao powder.
Ingredients
To make this chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie recipe you will need the following ingredients.
Peanut Butter
The flavour combination of peanut butter and chocolate is so good! Along with banana, this is a match made in heaven. I recommend using at least 1 ½ tbsps of peanut butter to really get a decadent taste. However feel free to add even more. When I make this smoothie for my fiancee I add about 3 tbsps!
Dates
Dates are natures natural candy! Incredibly sweet, you only need to add 1 -2 dates to your smoothie. Its best to use a soft date, like Medjool dates. If the dates are not soft and sticky, you can soak them in hot water for 5 minutes before using.
Salt
Adding a pinch of salt to the smoothie packs a whole lot of flavour! It creates a perfectly salty / sweet combination. My favourite salt to use is the pink Himalayan salt. It has an extra "saltiness" to it that I love! If you choose to add a flavoured protein powder to your smoothie then you can omit the salt all together. This is because protein powders will already have flavour enhancers and the salt is therefore not needed.
Plant Milk
Use any type of plant milk you like here. I like to soy milk because not only is it thick and creamy but it is also higher in protein than other plant milks such as almond milk or oat milk.
Banana
Last but not least, the banana! Frozen bananas add a creaminess to any smoothie or smoothie bowl. They are also super easy to keep a whole stack in the freezer for whenever you need to make a smoothie. It's best to freeze the bananas when they are extremely ripe. The more ripe the bananas are the more sweet the flavour.
Protein Powder
If you are regularly taking protein powder already, then go ahead and add it to this smoothie. If you are adding a chocolate protein powder then you can skip the cacao powder and the salt in this recipe. Or if the chocolate flavouring is mild you can still add a little bit of cacao powder.
Can I use regular milk instead of plant milk in the smoothie?
Yes you can use any milk of your preference for this smoothie.
Is it necessary to use frozen bananas, or can I use fresh ones?
I personally prefer all of my smoothies with frozen fruit. If you don't have frozen bananas you can add more ice to the smoothie to make it more chunky / thick.
Can I make this smoothie ahead of time and store it in the fridge?
Sometimes I make this smoothie in the morning and keep it in the fridge to enjoy 4 - 6 hours later. When I do this, I simply re-blend the smoothie with some more ice right before serving.
Meal Prepping This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie For On The Go
When I used to work in the office everyday I had no time in the mornings to sit and enjoy my smoothie. I'm not one to rush my meals and therefore I use to make this smoothie and then pour it into my hydro-flask. I would then take my hydro-flask to work with me and enjoy it there whilst at my desk! It would stay icy cold for up to 6 hours!!
Now Lets Blend!!
Discover your new favourite smoothie recipe with this easy chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie recipe! If you liked this recipe, make sure to leave me a comment and review below. I love hearing from you!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1½ tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 Medjool dates pitted
- ½ - 1 cup of plant milk I like to use soy milk but any kind of milk is okay
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 handful of ice optional
- 1 scoop protein powder optional, refer to blog notes
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend smooth. Stop and start the blender as necessary to ensure the frozen banana and ice are combined.
- Add more ice or frozen banana for a thicker smoothie. Add more milk for a less thick consistency.
Aussie.nic says
Yummo, so easy and ingredients I have as staples to the house. Thank you
Georgia Papas says
Awesome, I'm glad you like it! Strangely enough I made this exact smoothie on the day you left this comment! And I was thinking wow this really is so yummy!