Description
A deliciously creamy and rich smoothie combining chocolate, banana, and peanut butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) milk, any variety including almond or oat milk
- 1/2 cup (120g) peanut butter, can substitute with cashew butter or sunflower seed butter
- 1 tbsp (6g) raw cacao powder
- 1 frozen banana, key for creamy texture
- 2 scoops protein or collagen powder
- Honey or maple syrup, optional for sweetness
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients & Blend: Start by placing your frozen banana, peanut butter, raw cacao powder, and milk in a blender. You will catch a whiff of peanut butter that is comforting and rich. This step sets up a creamy base, so ensure your banana is frozen for that smooth texture.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high for about 30 seconds to a minute until everything is beautifully combined. You will know it is ready when the mixture looks thick and silky. If it feels a bit too thick, just add a splash more milk for the perfect pour.
- Taste & Adjust Sweetness: Pause the blender and take a quick taste. If it is not sweet enough for your liking, toss in an extra banana or a drizzle of honey. This will brighten up the flavors and give it that extra zip!
- Pour & Enjoy: Pour your smoothie into a tall glass, and relish the sight of that rich, chocolaty goodness. The creamy texture will make it all the more inviting. Do not forget to sip right away; letting it sit might thicken it too much!
Notes
- Best consumed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for a short period if necessary.
- If your smoothie is too thick to blend easily, add a little more milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- If it is not sweet enough for your liking, consider adding an extra banana or a splash of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- If protein powder does not blend well, blend the powder with the milk first before adding the other ingredients.
- Serve in a tall glass topped with crushed nuts. Pair with whole grain toast for a balanced breakfast. Add a sprinkle of chia seeds on top.
- Swap cacao powder with vanilla extract for a different flavor. Add spinach for a nutrient boost without altering the taste. Incorporate other fruits like berries for added antioxidants.
- Use frozen bananas for a creamier texture; they make the smoothie luxuriously rich without adding excess sugar. When substituting peanut butter, trying cashew butter or sunflower seed butter works well without compromising the flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 1117
- Sugar: 37.5g
- Sodium: 937mg
- Fat: 71.5g
- Saturated Fat: 17.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73.4g
- Fiber: 16.2g
- Protein: 62.1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg