I've taken the classic well-loved flavors of chocolate and peanut butter and created a healthy, nutrient-rich blend. With just four simple ingredients, this chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie recipe is the perfect wholesome breakfast or a quick snack. It'll give you a natural energy boost as well as make a great workout recovery drink.
I love blending this creamy chocolate smoothie pre-workout because it gives me a long-lasting energy boost. Try replacing your afternoon coffee with a more naturally caffeinated option like this smoothie.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe
It’s super easy to make a "good" chocolate smoothie, but making it "good for you" takes a few simple tweaks. I use raw cacao to boost the antioxidants in the smoothie. Oat milk creates a thick smoothie as well as removes all dairy, which can cause eczema and digestive issues. The banana acts as a natural sweetener so you don't need any refined sugars.
- Place banana, cacao, peanut butter and oat milk in a blender.
- Blend together until smooth and creamy. (Add extra oat milk if the smoothie is too thick.)
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
If I'm blending this smoothie for breakfast, then I add in a serving of Protein Smoothie Boost to turn it into a complete meal. Look at the ingredients on the peanut butter to ensure it is just peanuts (no need for extra oils or sweeteners). Feel free to swap out the peanut butter for the nut or seed butter of your choice.
Chocolate Smoothie FAQs
Peanuts are a fungus, not a nut. If you aren't allergic to them, they can help with managing blood sugar and keeping your heart healthy.
Easy! Oat or cashew milk is a great and creamy liquid base. Adding cauliflower, banana or avocado will instantly cream up a smoothie. Protein powder can also boost creaminess. Nut or seed butter will also thicken a smoothie.
Smoothies are delicious using whole food, plant-based ingredients. There is no need for added sweeteners or overly processed ingredients. Plant milk or water, fruit, leafy greens and vegetables mixed together correctly make great smoothies!
Health Benefits of Peanut Butter
Sometimes peanuts get a bad rap. Yes, 1% of the United States population has a peanut or tree nut allergy. Yes peanuts are actually a fungus and not a nut. Yet peanuts also have a whole host of nutrition!
Peanuts contain 7 grams of protein per 2 tablespoon serving, along with good amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, niacin and vitamin B6. Add in a scoop or 2 to your next smoothie and enjoy the boost! It contributes both protein and healthy fat in the chocolate peanut butter smoothie below.
Peanuts are about as heart healthy as olive oil (so cool!) and can help the body build muscle. They also help regulate blood sugar (bonus!) and may reduce the risk of breast disease.
What Kind of Chocolate Powder is Best?
This recipe calls for cacao powder, which you can find in natural food stores and in most grocery stores nowadays. I like to buy it at Trader Joe's or Thrive Market to save money. Raw cacao is a powder made from cold-pressing unroasted beans (or nibs) which removes the cacao butter.
Additionally, some grocery stores stock cacao powder in the baking aisle or health food section. If you can’t find cacao powder, substitute an equal amount of cocoa powder (Hershey's has an option) in the smoothie.
Whether you’re looking for a quick and delicious breakfast or a satisfying snack, this chocolate smoothie is the perfect healthy drink. Just make sure whichever cocoa or cacao powder you use doesn't have any sweetener in it. You'll add it to smoothies with natural fruit sweeteners, so no need for anything extra!
Chocolate Smoothie Recipes
If you've got a craving then I bet I've got a chocolate smoothie for you. These are all deliciously healthy and actually taste good. Pick one and get blending!
- Chocolate protein shake
- Banana chocolate smoothie
- Cacao smoothie bowl
- Weight loss smoothie
- Superfood chocolate smoothie
- Strawberry chocolate smoothie
- Warm hazelnut chocolate smoothie
- Chocolate covered cherry smoothie
- Vegan Shamrock shake
- Mocha coffee smoothie
- Coconut Joy smoothie bowl
- Red Velvet smoothie
Don't forget to let me know how you like this chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie below. It's filling, yummy and gives a natural energy boost.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
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- 2 bananas (frozen)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 cup oat milk (or another plant milk)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until creamy.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
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Notes
- Peanut Butter allergy? No problem! Swap in almond butter or sunflower butter instead.
- Oat milk gives this smoothie extra creaminess, yet you can swap it with cashew, almond, coconut, or another plant milk.
- Use unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder; either works fine!
- Using Protein Smoothie Boost will give you 10 extra grams of protein, turning this smoothie into a complete meal.
- Bananas give this smoothie creaminess + sweetness, yet you can swap it out with avocado + maple syrup, avocado + date or cauliflower + maple syrup.
Jordan
These are my favorite flavors, so comforting! I usually still end up adding spinach to all my smoothies for the extra nutrients since it's so mild. As a side note, peanuts are actually legumes (edible seeds that grow in pods, like beans, lentils and peas), not a fungus. 😀
Simple Green Smoothies
I agree, spinach does blend in really well to almost any smoothie. Great job always adding in leafy greens!
Mireille
It was good. I added a big handful of spinach, used cashew milk instead of oat and almond butter instead of peanut butter. I could drink this everyday
Carmen Shrimplin
I think this is my favorite smoothie so far!!
Heather
I made a lot of subs since I don’t eat peanut butter or chocolate, that Im not sure i even get the same effect. Sounds yuummy
Deb Karasinski
Loved this one. Was just like dessert. So creamy and delicious
Chilly
It’s so good I add cauliflower now I love add my veggies in my smoothie!!!
Deb
Interesting combination of ingredients. I did not like it as much as I thought I would. I used almond milk instead of oat milk. I am going to try it again. These smoothies are amazing--I am definitely becoming a fan!
Sandy
Yummy-move over Reese’s! Sweeter than I thought it would be. Used chunky almond butter.
DC
First taste was with skepticism...then all in. Enjoyed this smoothie
Judy
Since I have to avoid grains and legumes, I subbed hazelnut butter for the peanut butter, and coconut milk for the oat milk.
Very good!
Krista A
Simply delicious!
Vashti
Best smoothie. Everything was just right except for the banana. I used only 1 and it was very sweet. I also added some spinach
Jen
Used frozen banana and it tasted like an awesome chocolate shake. This one’s a keeper.
Mariana
I had this recipe again today because it is so gooood! You just can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate period. I like adding flax to mine for some extra omegas. If you are not a smoothie person this recipe will change your mind for good.
Tina
Yummy! I felt like I was cheating!
I used coconut milk, chocolate protein powder & added a sprinkle of cacao nibs.
The cinnamon was a nice touch.
Pamela
#Day6 - I absolutely loved this smoothie...I will add some greens next time just to get more in. This will be my new sweet tooth remedy.
Sara
This smoothie is my favorite! Love chocolate and peanut butter together. A treat and burst of energy. Can’t wait to make again!
Lynnette clancy
Yummy….one smoothie I will drink over and over
Kathy Kingcaid
This chocolate peanut butter drink was so delicious I loved it
Frances Acheson
Smoothie Challenge Day 6
Holy cow! This was like drinking gourmet chocolate pudding or liquid Haagen Dazs ice cream with a peanut butter cup kick!
Mmmmmmmmmm! Wow!!!
What more could I say?
Crystal Rose
This tasted like a tasty treat! It was amazing how sweet it was for having no added sugar. Everyone in my family loved it!
Naledi
I knew I would enjoy this chocolate smoothie from seeing the gorgeous images on the booklet. As expected, it was rich, creamy and simply delicious. This will be a regular for me.
Amy E
I didn't like it but that's because I don't usually like chocolate and this is really chocolaty. My dad would love it! But I couldn't eat the whole thing in one sitting.
Lucy
Smoothie was a little too sweet for my liking. Just enjoying tasting different varieties. Definitely, becoming a fan of plant based smoothies.
Leah Wilson
I will no longer buy chocolate milkshakes anywhere anymore! This smoothie is a delightful taste treat! It seriously tasted like a chocolate peanut butter milkshake. Yum!!!
Jemia
PB&C! This is a good non-dairy smoothie option and I like that it is sweetened naturally. It’s also another good option for a meal replacement smoothie for me as well as a healthier option if I want a sweet snack!
Desirae
I used chocholate protein powder instead of cacaoa and halfed the other ingredients and added ice. Delish! Smooth, creamy, and cold like a shake.
Simple Green Smoothies
Seriously, just like a milkshake! Yum! I love having this smoothie in place of a not-so-healthy dessert option. It totally satisfies the craving. Glad you're enjoying, Jemia and Desirae!
Danielle
Really enjoyed this smoothie. My son has asked for this again so that's a win in this house. I used a scoop of chocolate protein powder instead of cocoa. Another smoothie to be a regular. Great recipe!!
Danielle
*cacao (not cocoa) - typing too fast...hehe
Ionela
Not a chocolate lover but I liked the taste of this one.
Elizabeth
Was really goog