Description
Enjoy a deliciously creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, combining ripe banana, rich cocoa, and smooth peanut butter. This nutritious treat is perfect for breakfast or a quick snack, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy, your choice)
- 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup of ice cubes (optional for a chilled smoothie)
- Chocolate chips or crushed peanuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: Lay everything out on the counter for easy access.
- Peel the banana: Ensure its ripe with brown spots for sweetness.
- Measure the peanut butter: Use a tablespoon, lightly coat it with oil for easier removal.
- Prepare the cocoa powder: Use unsweetened cocoa for a rich flavor.
- Get your milk ready: Measure out one cup of your preferred milk.
- Optional ingredients: Scoop out Greek yogurt and grab ice cubes if desired.
- Add the banana to the blender first.
- Pour in the milk.
- Spoon in the peanut butter.
- Add the cocoa powder.
- Sweeten it up with honey or maple syrup.
- Include the vanilla extract.
- Add Greek yogurt if using.
- Toss in ice cubes if desired.
- Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until smooth.
- Check the consistency and adjust with more milk or banana/yogurt as needed.
- Taste test and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Pour into glasses.
- Garnish with chocolate chips or crushed peanuts if desired.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use non-dairy milk and maple syrup.
- Adjust the sweetness based on the ripeness of the banana.
- This smoothie can be made thicker by reducing the milk or adding more banana/yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes