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I’ve transformed the classic chocolate and peanut butter combo into a healthy, nutrient-rich smoothie with just four simple ingredients. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast, quick snack, or pre-workout boost, this creamy chocolate peanut butter smoothie recipe delivers long-lasting energy—and it might just replace your afternoon coffee! This is also on my list of top smoothies for kids since it is an easy win. It makes a great snack or dessert option.
Blend this for a natural energy boost or a great post workout recovery smoothie.
Ingredients You’ll Need
It’s super easy to make a “good” chocolate smoothie, but making it “good for you” takes a few simple tweaks and tastes amazing, too.
- Bananas (frozen): A frozen banana adds a cold creamy texture to your smoothie. Ripe bananas have natural sweetness, so you don’t need any refined sugars.
- Peanut butter: Delivers rich, nutty flavor and a boost of protein. 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.
- 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 (or plant milk): A creamy, dairy-free base that ties all the flavors together. Choose unsweetened oat milk to avoid unnecessary added sugars, and check the label for simple, wholesome ingredients. Or, make your own if you’re feeling adventurous!
- Ground cinnamon (optional): Adds a warm, subtly spicy flavor that enhances the chocolate and peanut butter combination. Plus, it offers anti-inflammatory properties and a touch of sweetness without adding extra sugar.
What’s the healthiest peaNut butter?
Look at the ingredient label and make sure it’s just peanuts (no need for extra oils or sweeteners). You can always make your own homemade nut butter in a high-speed blender as well. I don’t recommend using peanut powder, like PB1, since it contains additional sweeteners.
How to Make a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Place your frozen ripe banana, cacao powder, peanut butter, and oat milk in a blender.
- Combine until smooth and creamy.
- Scrape down the sides of the blender if the peanut butter sticks and add extra oat milk if the smoothie is too thick.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy and garnish with cinnamon if desired.
How to Boost the protein
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.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Health Benefits
Don’t let the decadent flavor fool you—this chocolate peanut butter smoothie isn’t just a treat, it’s packed with ingredients that may nourish your body and fuel your day. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits!
peanut Butter
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. But hear me out: peanuts also have a whole host of nutrition!
Peanuts contain 7 grams of protein in two tablespoons, along with good amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, niacin and vitamin B6. Add in a scoop or two to your next smoothie and enjoy the boost! It contributes both protein and healthy fat in the chocolate peanut butter smoothie below. The natural oil in a peanut is about as heart healthy as olive oil. Peanut butter can also help regulate blood sugar and may reduce the risk of breast disease.
Raw Cacao Powder
Raw cacao powder is one of those ingredients that feels like a treat but may actually be doing your body a favor. It’s made by cold-pressing unroasted cacao beans, which helps it keep more of its natural nutrients compared to cocoa powder. Thanks to its antioxidants (hello, flavonoids!), it may support heart health, help ease inflammation, and even give your brain a little boost.
It’s also a great source of magnesium, which might help with muscle function, relaxation, and energy production—perfect for a busy day. Plus, cacao contains theobromine, which could give you a gentle pick-me-up and even brighten your mood a bit.
Adding raw cacao to your smoothie is such a simple way to elevate the flavor and sneak in some extra goodness. It’s like having dessert for breakfast, but better for you!
Common Questions
Peanut butter can be a nutritious addition to your smoothie! While peanuts are technically a legume and not a nut, they’re packed with protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6. If you’re not allergic, peanut butter may help with managing blood sugar, supporting heart health, and keeping you feeling full longer. Just opt for natural peanut butter with no added sugars or oils for the healthiest option!
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!
More 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!
Don’t forget to let me know how you like this chocolate peanut butter smoothie below with your rating + review. It’s filling, yummy and gives a natural energy boost.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 bananas frozen
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp cacao powder
- 1 cup oat milk or another plant milk
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon optional
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until creamy.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Equipment
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Notes
- Peanut Butter allergy? No problem! Swap in almond butter or sunflower butter instead.
- Oat milk gives this peanut butter and chocolate shake 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 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.
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.
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.
Smoothie was a little too sweet for my liking. Just enjoying tasting different varieties. Definitely, becoming a fan of plant based smoothies.
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!!!
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!
I used chocholate protein powder instead of cacaoa and halfed the other ingredients and added ice. Delish! Smooth, creamy, and cold like a shake.
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!
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!!
*cacao (not cocoa) – typing too fast…hehe
Not a chocolate lover but I liked the taste of this one.
Was really goog
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. 🙂