Happy February friends!
I thought we’d start off Love Month with something sweet and a little indulgent (but still totally healthy). Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie (no weird powder needed) is just the recipe for today. I tend to get in smoothie ruts. I make a lot of green smoothies for me and a lot of traditional fruit smoothies for the kids, but I don’t branch out much past that. I’ve seen plenty of recipes for chocolate and/or peanut butter smoothies and so I thought it high time to give some a try. After a week or so of “testing,” I came up with a chocolate peanut butter smoothie that is packed with protein, naturally sweet, and tastes a whole lot like dessert. It was delicious!
It’s a step out of the box and tastes awesome. The leftovers also make the most delicious popsicles. My kids have been eating them as fast as I can get them frozen. Not in a chocolate mood? You might like this healthy Orange Julius smoothie… heck, make them both!
If you try this recipe, let me know what you think! Leave a comment, pin it, and don’t forget to tag a picture #blessthismesseat on Instagram. I love to see your kitchen skills in action!
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie (no weird powder needed)
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 1 min
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1
Ingredients
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced and then frozen
- 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (I like the Dutch Processed kind)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sweetener (honey or maple syrup) optional
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk (almond or cow’s milk both work well)
Instructions
- Add everything to the jar of your Blendtec and blend until smooth. Add more milk as needed to process until smooth. Enjoy right away.
Notes
If you are using vanilla Greek yogurt it already comes sweetened, so you probably won’t need to add the additional honey or maple syrup.
I like the full 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder but my kids prefer 2 tablespoons. Try is and see what you like!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 1
For this recipe, I recommend:
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Give this smoothie a try! You’ll love it. Need tips on freezing bananas? You’ll love this post.
My friend Lindsey from Cafe Johnsonia has been working for a year on taking all of the pictures for the Simple Green Smoothies book and it is beautiful! If healthy smoothies are your jam, check out the book! My kids like thumbing through the pages as much as I do. It’s gorgeous and has a million new healthy smoothie combos to inspire you.
Have a great Monday friends.
I love that you just made a protein shake without the protein powder. My weight-lifting boys thank you too!
Ok I’m trying this tomorrow.
What is the nutritional info for thi?
how much protein ?
Just a rough estimate based on the recipe, but if you use cow’s milk, about 18 to 20 grams of protein.
Is there nutrition information?
I am looking for smoothie not using dairy products. My husband is going thru chemotherapy and look for high protein smoothies.
I’m so sorry your living the cancer nightmare right now. You would do well to look into almond and coconut milks! Both are great protein packed non-dairy options. And if you shop at a Whole Foods store or the like you can even find yogurts made from coconut milk that are really good. Those are my favorite dairy replacements that are still healthy and “real” food. I hope that helps and good luck on your journey friend. I just lost my Auntie this week to Leukemia and so this cancer business is close to my heart this week.
Do you Have the nutritional information for this!
Do you know the cal/sugar/fat/protein count for this?
Thank you for sharing! Have you ever tried adding brewed or instant coffee?
what is the nutritional value of this shake? I would love to stop taking the protein mixes. thanks.
Could you make it without bananas? Possibly?
It would definitely not be as creamy but you sure could try it!