If you’re looking for a smoothie that tastes kinda like a milkshake or dessert, try this chocolate peanut butter smoothie with banana! With the addition of espresso powder and protein powder, this smoothie is incredibly rich in flavour and makes for a delicious breakfast or snack!

Glass of chocolate peanut butter smoothie.

Hi friends!

This chocolate peanut butter smoothie hits very milkshake-like notes and tastes kinda like a dessert smoothie.

It’s probably because of the frozen bananas emulating creamy ice cream and cocoa powder giving that rich chocolate taste.

A little while back I started to get so tired of my regular ol’ breakfast. So, I had to mix things up.

I don’t know about you guys, but every single time I head out the door I have an arm-load of stuff.

In the morning, I take a smoothie, coffee and water. Three drinks! Yes, three!

Anyhow, I thought “how about I add that coffee flavour to a smoothie?”

Now I have one less thing to carry! Brilliant, huh? Not that brilliant, but it does taste dang delicious!! It makes for a wonderful breakfast smoothie, post-workout smoothie or snack.

Like any smoothie, you just throw all the ingredients in a blender, whiz up and serve. Nothing to it, right? Now, don’t ya want one?

Why We Love This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Like most smoothies, it takes minutes to whip up.
The recipe can easily be doubled.
It makes for an easy breakfast or snack.
Chocolate peanut butter smoothie. In other words, it tastes amazing!

A chocolate and peanut butter smoothie after being mixed up in a blender.

Do I Have To Use Protein Powder?

Not at all! You can omit should you wish and the smoothie will still taste delicious.

Overhead shot of two glasses of chocolate peanut butter smoothie.

Can I Use Dairy?

Of course! You can use non-dairy options like almond milk, soy milk or oat milk. Alternatively, use your favourite dairy milk.

Tip: For a super treat (and to make things ultra chocolatey), use chocolate milk (or sub out some of the regular with chocolate).

Two glasses of chocolate peanut butter smoothie, one in front and one behind.

Tips for Making This Recipe

Use natural peanut butter to better control the sweetness.
Use frozen bananas as this helps create a thick, lush and milkshake-like consistency to the smoothie. These are some tips on how to freeze bananas.
If you need to thin things out, add a little more milk.
If you want things sweeter, add some maple syrup to taste.

Hand holding a glass of chocolate peanut butter smoothie.

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If you make this chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie, be sure to leave a comment below!

This smoothie recipe was originally published in January 2017 but has been updated.

Glass of chocolate peanut butter smoothie next to bananas.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie (With Banana)

Dawn | Girl Heart Food

If you're looking for a smoothie that tastes kinda like a milkshake or dessert, try this chocolate peanut butter smoothie with banana! With the addition of espresso powder and protein powder, this smoothie is incredibly rich in flavour and makes for a delicious breakfast or snack!

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Breakfast, Drinks

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

2 frozen bananas, cut into chunks
2 cups almond milk
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon espresso powder, or to taste
1 to 2 scoops peanut butter protein powder, vegan and gluten free, if needed (optional)
1 cup crushed ice
2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Divide smoothie between two glasses. Serve and enjoy!
Note: If you want things sweeter, add in some maple syrup to taste.

Notes

Use frozen bananas as this helps create a thick, lush and milkshake-like consistency to the smoothie.
If you need to thin things out, add a little more milk.

A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Keyword protein smoothie, smoothie recipe

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