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In college, my late-night study treat was a chocolate peanut butter cup—I would stash them in the fridge, and I swear they tasted even better chilled. That inspired me to craft this chocolate peanut butter smoothie—it’s like nostalgia in a glass, but with a healthy twist.
- It tastes like dessert. Frozen bananas, cacao, and peanut butter powder blend into a rich, chocolatey treat that feels indulgent without added sugar (or a ton of calories).
- Simple, pantry-friendly ingredients. Everything in this smoothie is easy to keep on hand, making it a go-to when you want something fast and satisfying.
- Filling and energizing. Fiber from the cauliflower and natural carbs from bananas help keep you full and fueled for hours.
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Smoothie Ingredients
It’s super easy to make a tasty chocolate smoothie, but making it “good for you” takes a few simple tweaks that I’m excited to share with you today:
- Bananas (frozen): A frozen banana adds a cold creamy texture to your smoothie. Ripe bananas are one of the best natural sweeteners, so you don’t need any refined sugars. Freeze bananas ahead of time so you have them on hand.
- Peanut butter powder: Delivers rich, nutty flavor and a boost of protein while being lower in calories and less messy on the blender than traditional peanut butter. If you want to use peanut butter, look for natural peanut butter with no added sugar or hydrogenated oils. You can swap with any other nut butter you like such as cashew or almond butter.
- Frozen riced cauliflower: Frozen riced cauliflower is one of those sneaky smoothie upgrades that no one sees coming! It blends right in, adding a subtle boost of fiber and nutrients without altering the flavor. Not only does it make your smoothie thicker and creamier, but it also keeps things extra cold.
- Raw cacao powder: Provides a deep chocolate taste with antioxidant benefits. Look for raw cacao powder in the baking aisle or health food section of most grocery stores. I like picking mine up at Trader Joe’s or Thrive Market to save money.
- Oat milk: A creamy, non-dairy milk base that ties all the flavors together. Choose unsweetened oat milk to avoid unnecessary added sugars, and check the label for simple, wholesome ingredients. Make oat milk or choose from the cleanest oat milk brands.
- Vanilla bean powder: Adds a warm flavor that enhances the chocolate and peanut butter combination. Plus, it offers a touch of sweetness without adding extra sugar.
Why I use Powdered Peanut Butter
I’ve updated this smoothie recipe to use peanut butter powder instead of traditional peanut butter, and here’s why: Peanut butter is just plain messy in the blender—sticky, hard to measure, and, let’s be honest, tricky to clean.
Plus, it’s tough to find truly clean versions without added oils or sugars. Peanut butter powder, on the other hand, is a game-changer: they’ve removed the fat, so it’s lower in calories but still packed with that peanut flavor and protein. Just be sure to pick a brand without sneaky sweeteners—I’ve done the homework and this is the one I use in my kitchen.
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How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Place your frozen ripe banana, cacao powder, powdered peanut butter, cauliflower, oat milk and vanilla bean powder in a high-speed blender for smoothies.
- Combine until smooth and creamy.
- Scrape down the sides of the blender, if needed, and add extra oat milk if the smoothie is too thick.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
- If I’m blending this healthy chocolate peanut butter smoothie for breakfast, I like to add additional protein by throwing in a serving of homemade protein powder, or a plant-based protein powder of your choice.
- For more tips, see my how to make a smoothie guide.
Storing Tips
You can store this chocolate smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. If freezing, pour into ice cube trays and transfer to a freezer safe bag once frozen. When ready to enjoy, thaw in fridge overnight and re-blend to get the best consistency.
More Chocolate Smoothie Recipes
If you’ve got a craving then these chocolate smoothies are for you. These are all deliciously healthy and actually taste good. Pick one and get blending!
- Chocolate cherry smoothie
- Chocolate weight loss shake
- Chocolate strawberry green smoothie
- Skinny mint chocolate chip smoothie
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ½ bananas
- ½ cup riced cauliflower frozen
- 2 tablespoon powdered peanut butter unsweetened
- 2 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until creamy.
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Notes
- Recipe updated 5/18/2026 based on my goal of making this healthier for all. Video hasn’t been updated yet— if you want to see the previous recipe version.
- Oat milk gives this peanut butter and chocolate shake extra creaminess, yet you can swap it with cashew, almond, coconut, or another non-dairy milk.
- Use unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder; either works fine!
- Using homemade protein powder 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.
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
I wouldn’t say peanut butter is bad for you in a smoothie—it’s a popular, easy-to-find option, and it brings healthy fats and protein. That said, I personally prefer powdered peanut butter. It’s less messy, easier to clean up, and lower in calories—so I get that peanut flavor and protein without the extra oil. It’s all about what works best for you!
Chocolate and peanut butter make a smoothie feel like a treat, but they can also be surprisingly healthy! Raw cacao powder adds antioxidants, and natural peanut butter brings protein and healthy fats. Together, they create a delicious, nutrient-packed blend you can feel good about!
Absolutely! Adding raw cacao powder to your smoothie infuses it with rich chocolate flavor and a boost of antioxidants. Typically, 1-2 tablespoons per serving works well. Since ‘cacao’ is less sweet than ‘cocoa’, consider balancing it with natural sweeteners like ripe bananas or dates. Experimenting with cacao can transform your smoothie into a delicious, nutrient-packed treat!
So simple. So smooth. So creamy. So delicious. Really pretty perfect if you love chocolate and peanut butter.
Day 6 Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie This smoothie was so good, you can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter ( unless of course you are allergic)! I already knew it would be, as it is much the same as a smoothie I already make. I dropped the cinnamon in this one, kept the other ingredients, just altered the amounts. This is fantastic snack pre and post workout.
Delicious! A bit too chocolatey for me so next time I will add more peanut butter and cut back a bit on the chocolate. Definitely a keeper though.
i almost forgot to post. the only thing I did differently was to use 1 banana instead of 2. this one and the lemon one are my favorites so far.
I’m a woman who LOVES her Chocolate, and I have every since I can remember. Peanut Butter; however, is a different story. There are only four (4) ways I have ever liked it:
— Used to make Peanut Butter Cookies.
— With some Celery Sticks.
— On a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.
— On a warm piece of Buttered Toast
When I saw the title, Peanut Butter Chocolate, all I thought of was Nutella and unlike many of my friends and family…. I also saw that it had TWO (2) BANANAS! You’ve got to be kidding I thought. I have a complete utter aversion to anything Banana Flavored!
But….. Since I heard it tasted like Peanut Butter Cup (which is the ONLY way I like my Chocolate and Peanut Butter combined) I decided to give it a try.
I’M GLAD I DID!
What a delicious Smoothie! I honestly didn’t taste any Banana or Peanut Butter! Maybe because my Bananas were frozen, because it only had a small amount of Peanut butter, or because I used Dutch Processed Cocoa….. I’m not sure, but there was no overwhelming taste of either the Banana or Peanut Butter.
It tasted just like a great Chocolate Shake! Loving Chocolate the way I do, I’ll have this healthy Smoothie anytime I am craving an Ice Cream Shake! YUM!
Another flavor combo I love! For peanut butter smoothies I like to use Tru-Nut or Crazy Richard’s peanut butter powder to reduce calories and saturated fats (high cholesterol ☹️). I always have old fashioned rolled oats on hand. So instead of store bought oatmilk, I used 1/4 oats and water as my liquid.
Cacao, peanut butter, and bananas, what’s not to love?! This could easily stand in for a chocolate milkshake.
This day 6 chocolate/PB/banana smoothie is my favorite one so far. It was pretty thick and could be eaten with a spoon too. My 25-year old Vitamix is doing a good job on frozen bananas. 🙂
This was really sweet! It tasted like dessert. I love chocolate and I love banana and peanut butter, but I felt like I was a college student having a milkshake for breakfast haha. It had me missing the spinach and I’m looking forward to tomorrow.
Not my favorite, but I don’t think it was necessarily the smoothie’s fault. I don’t care for the chocolate and peanut butter combo unless it is in peanut butter cup form…weird, I know. I think what I am learning here is that I might not be a fan of strong nutty flavor in smoothies.
How can anything with chocolate and peanut butter be bad. Yum
I swapped out one of the bananas for 1/2 an avocado to lower the sugar a bit. I’m sure it would have tasted better with the extra banana, but it was still a good smoothie and one I will probably make again.
This was good but the chocolate was a little bitter for me. My fault though, I tried using only 1 banana and some cauliflower instead. I love the peanut butter taste. Next time I make it, I’ll follow it exactly as written.
The smoothie was nice and rich without being overly sweet. It was almost like a soft serve and I’ll definitely be adding this to the rotation
OMG!!! This is so good! It’s a bit thick like chocolate peanut butter ice cream, but it is so flavorful and delicious!!! This might be my favorite!!
Had to make this with almond butter instead of peanut butter as that is what I have in the house and did not want to buy peanut butter just for this. This tastes like a decadent dessert and I had half of it for lunch and the rest as dessert after a very light dinner. What a great, healthy way to satisfy a chocolate craving!
Substituted Cauliflower for one of the bananas , and peanut butter powder for the PB …both to cut down on calories. Delicious!
Mmmmmm, it’s like dessert! Keep this one nice and thick because it’s like having a delicious milkshake. I find the variou plant milks and nut butters to be interchangeable, so don’t be afraid to use what you have or make substitutions. Of course there’s differences, but to my palette, not enough to significantly change the taste. My version with almond butter and almond milk was delicious
This smoothie is a delicious blend of favorite foods. Another new favorite
So!…I haven’t ever had peanut butter in a smoothie because my son has and still is allergic to peanuts, but…he is now out on his own, so I finally bought some to try today.
Yum! Reminded me of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups…which I love!
It taste like dessert:)