Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie (no weird powder needed)

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie (no weird powder needed) perfect healthy treat made with real ingredients.

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

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.

What is the best way to freeze bananas?

• Check out this post- How to Freeze Bananas

How can I increase my protein intake?

• There are lots of simple ways to add more protein to your diet without any extra protein powders. Some favorite ways are snacking on cottage cheese or string cheese, eating eggs for breakfast or hard boiled eggs for a snack and Greek yogurt contains more protein so that it a good option as well.

What is the best time to eat a protein shake?

• Most people, especially woman, are deficient in their protein intake. So anytime you can add protein to your diet is a good time. I like to eat a protein shake for breakfast or I drink one right after I workout. But sometimes I need a healthy treat after dinner and whip one of these up. You need protein in order for your muscles to repair and grow.

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie (no weird powder needed)

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• Author: Melissa Griffiths-Bless this Mess
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 min
• Total Time: 6 minutes
• Yield: 1 1x

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Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie (no weird powder needed) perfect healthy treat made with real ingredients.

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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)

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Instructions

1. Add everything to the jar of your Blendtec and blend until smooth. Add more milk as needed to process until smooth. Enjoy right away.

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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!

• Category: Snack
• Method: Blender
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: Serves 1

Keywords: smoothie, chocolate, protein, healthy

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I hope you enjoy Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie (no weird powder needed) perfect healthy treat made with real ingredients.