Posted Mar 07, 2016, Updated Jul 18, 2024 This is, hands down, the best healthy chocolate peanut butter smoothie recipe. I drink one every day (no I’m not exaggerating) alongside my favorite peanut butter banana baked oatmeal or cottage cheese pancakes! If you’ve been around here for a while, it’s no surprise that my favorite smoothie tastes like a peanut butter cup. In my humble opinion, there is no greater flavor combination than chocolate and peanut butter. I have spent years drinking this chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie, and to me, it is perfection in a glass. It’s easy to make in less than 5 minutes, and is loaded with protein and nutrients so you feel full all morning long.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie: Ingredient Substitution Notes
Almond milk. whole or 2% milk, coconut milk, etc. are all good substitutes. Chocolate Protein Powder. I use this chocolate protein powder, but any variety works well. Peanut Butter Powder. 1 Tablespoon creamy or crunchy peanut butter is great in place of powdered peanut butter. Greens. I love the organic power greens blend. You can use spinach, kale, a combination, etc.
How to Make a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Let’s walk through how to make this chocolate peanut butter smoothie. Don’t forget to watch the video. Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in a high-powered blender. Then, blend staring on low speed and increasing to high. Please keep in mind, frozen ingredients take slightly longer to blend than non-frozen. So if you’re using frozen banana and spinach, this takes about 50 seconds to blend. If not, it will take closer to 30. Then, once the mixture is smooth, pour it into cups and serve.
Serve
I drink this entire smoothie myself as a nutritious breakfast to refuel my body after my morning workout (along with peanut butter baked oatmeal, breakfast bars, or cottage cheese pancakes). If you’re making this for kids or as a snack, it could easily be shared with someone else, making 2 servings.
Store/Freeze
This chocolate peanut butter smoothie can be refrigerated for up to two days or frozen for around 2 months, although I suggest drinking it immediately. To freeze, pour the smoothie mixture into a silicone tray (like an ice cube tray or these souper cube trays) and store for up to 2 months. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
