Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
There are so many reasons to love this chocolate peanut butter smoothie. The texture is thick and creamy (thanks to a secret undetectable veggie!!!); the flavor is rich and chocolate-y; the prep is easy; and the ingredients are nutritious and satisfying. It might even remind you of dessert!
Made with simple and wholesome ingredients like banana, frozen cauliflower, peanut butter, cocoa powder, your favorite milk, and dates to sweeten, this smoothie is also incredibly forgiving, making it easy to customize and adjust ingredients. Whether you’re blending it up for a satisfying breakfast, sipping it post-workout, or just craving chocolate, this is the smoothie you’ll want!
What You’ll Love About Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothies
- Rich chocolate flavor
- Subtly sweet, but easy to adjust to your preference
- Thick and creamy texture
- Made with nutritious and simple ingredients
- Made with a secret veggie ingredient!
- Takes just 5 minutes to make – great for a quick breakfast
- 15 grams of protein without any protein powder
Ingredients
- Milk – You can use any type of milk that you prefer. Use whole milk, skim milk, or your favorite milk alternatives like almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.
- Bananas – For the best texture, slice and freeze your bananas so you can make this chocolate peanut butter smoothie with the frozen bananas. This helps the smoothie have a really nice, thick, and creamy texture, but a fresh banana will obviously also work if you didn’t freeze any ahead of time.
- Cauliflower – Frozen cauliflower is another great way to add creamy texture, bulk, and veggies to your smoothie, without adding any flavor. It might sound weird, but it works surprisingly well and requires zero prep, which is awesome. Throw in a handful of spinach for an extra veggie boost if desired.
- Peanut Butter – Use your favorite type of peanut butter. Because you’re blending everything together, either crunchy or creamy will work. And if you prefer, you can use a different nut butter like almond butter or cashew butter. You could also use peanut butter powder, and add more liquid if you need to adjust.
- Dates – The dates help to add caramel-y sweetness to the smoothie. You could also use honey, maple syrup, or any other type of sweetener according to personal preference. Adjust as necessary.
- Chia Seeds – The chia seeds aren’t necessary to this recipe, but it’s a great and easy way to add protein, fiber, and omega-3s to your breakfast. You could also use hemp seeds.
- Cocoa Nibs – Cocoa nibs also aren’t 100% necessary, but I love the rich chocolate flavor and crunchy texture that they add.
- Cocoa Powder – Look for 100% unsweetened cocoa powder; this is where the rich chocolate flavor comes from.
- Protein Powder – This is optional, but I always add some collagen to my smoothies for a protein boost. Collagen is great as it virtually blends in (both flavor and texture) to whatever you’re mixing it with. But you could use your favorite type of protein powder.
Emily’s Tip for a Perfect Smoothie
Using frozen banana and cauliflower rice help give this smoothie a thick texture, without needing ice, which will water it down. Add your liquid to the blender first so that the blades have an easier time of mixing everything up. And if you want a smoothie bowl? Start with less milk to keep it nice and thick.
How to Make PB Chocolate Smoothie
This is an overview, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.
- Blend. Add milk to the blender first, then bananas, cauliflower, peanut butter, dates, chia seeds, cocoa nibs, cocoa powder, and protein powder to your blender. Blend until smooth.
- Serve. Pour smoothie into glasses and garnish with a peanut butter drizzle, cocoa nibs, and/or banana slices if you want to be fancy.
What to Serve with Smoothies
While smoothies are typically nutritionally balanced, they may not keep you satisfied all morning, especially if they are made with lots of fruits and vegetables and not as many filling ingredients. Try one or two of these items on the side to ensure you’re getting enough.
- Toast – Pair your peanut butter chocolate banana smoothie with a slice or two of toast. Try avocado toast, ricotta toast, hummus toast, or peanut butter toast.
- Protein – Creamy scrambled eggs, breakfast proteins like sausages or bacon, or protein overnight oats.
- Coffee – Dirty chai, iced shaken espresso, or an Americano.
More Smoothie Recipes
If you love smoothies, be sure to give some of these other smoothie recipes a try next time!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This chocolate peanut butter smoothie is rich, creamy, and satisfying! Made with banana, cocoa, peanut butter, and a secret veggie!
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 2 frozen bananas (sliced)
- 3/4 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 pitted dates
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa nibs
- 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- Optional: protein powder (I prefer collagen powder)
Instructions
- Add milk, bananas, riced cauliflower, peanut butter, dates, chia seeds, cocoa nibs, and collagen or protein powder if using, in order listed.
- Blend until smooth and serve.
- Garnish with sliced bananas.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are an estimate calculated with unsweetened almond milk.
- Nutrition facts do not include protein powder.
About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer, nutrition expert, and founder of My Everyday Table. She specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well without the stress. With a background in Nutrition and over 15 years of experience, Emily shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily’s approach to everyday cooking and nutrition here.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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