Description
This High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is a rich and creamy drink that combines cocoa and peanut butter for a decadent flavor. It's perfect for post-workout recovery or as a satisfying breakfast, packed with nutrients and ready in under five minutes.
Ingredients
1 large Frozen Banana
1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
2 tablespoons Natural Peanut Butter
1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 tablespoon Raw Cacao Powder
1 teaspoon Raw Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
1 tablespoon Hemp Seeds
1/2 cup Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Start by pouring your unsweetened almond milk into the blender
- Drop in your frozen banana chunks and the ice cubes
- Add one scoop of chocolate protein powder and the raw cacao powder
- Spoon in the natural peanut butter and your choice of natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup
- Secure the lid and start the blender on a low speed, gradually increasing to high. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture looks perfectly glossy and smooth
- Check the consistency; if it's too thick, add a splash more milk, and if it's too thin, add another ice cube
- Pour the mixture into a chilled glass and enjoy
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
Blend the liquid first, followed by solids, and then frozen items for an even blend.
Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 0mg