This chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie recipe combines the yummy goodness of the ingredients in the drink's name itself. This smoothie absolutely delicious and nutritious all at the same time! And speaking of time, you can prepare this drink in under five minutes with a few simple ingredients at home!
The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Have you been craving for delicious smoothies lately? We're sure you have! Just thinking about the drink's creamy goodness already makes our mouths water. But we know what you're thinking: it's a hassle to prepare smoothie because it takes too long.
Well, we've got some excellent news for you and your sweet tooth! With our quick and easy recipe, you only need to take five minutes out of your busy day.
Packed with flavor and nutrients, this banana smoothie will taste delicious and extremely gratifying. With just five easy ingredients, you can make it in the comfort of your own kitchen. You also only need a blender, nothing else. Talk about a drink that leaves you wanting more after every sip!
Whew, just think about the creamy smoothie waiting for your taste buds!
And have we mentioned how easy it is to make this chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie? Under five minutes, five ingredients, and total of three steps — from prep to serving. It's the smoothie you've been waiting for!
Ingredients
If we haven't drilled down how easy this drink is, we'll highlight it even more. You only need a few ingredients to make the drink, and they might already be in your pantry! If not, all it takes is a quick trip to the store. And trust us, it will be worth your time once the smoothie hits your taste buds!
Here are the items you need to make this chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie:
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons of creamy regular peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop of Organic Greens 365
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
While you're at it, grab some more cocoa powder so you can make a chocolate milkshake when you're craving for it!
Ingredient Substitutions And Suggestions
The ingredients for the smoothie are already pretty simple. But it's not a problem at all if you want to make some quick changes here and there.
For example, frozen bananas are the absolute best for the consistency of the drink. But if you only have fresh ripe bananas at home, you can use them too. You can just add some ice cubes according to your preference. As for the almond milk, you can absolutely go for oat milk, soy milk, or even coconut milk if you want alternatives.
You can also pack this chocolate banana smoothie with protein using your favorite protein powder. For example, you can go ahead and add some chocolate protein powder to strengthen the chocolate flavor. You can also scoop some Greek yogurt and hemp seeds into the mix.
As for the sweetness level, you can add some pure maple syrup when you blend the smoothie. And for the nut butter, you can go with cashew or almond butter instead. Feel free to make the drink your own!
How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Those ingredients are so simple, aren't they? Well, they're even easier to make. All it takes is five minutes, and in three easy steps, you have yourself a very taste drink.
Well, let's not delay anymore! Here's how to make your chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie:
Step 1: Prepare Chocolate, Creamy peanut butter or Cashew Butter, And Banana
You want to measure and prepare your ingredients before blending to make things go even faster. You can keep the items you need around your workstation so you can pour them at the same time.
Step 2: Blend The Ingredients With Almond Milk And Cocoa Powder
You want to throw in your ingredients into your blender, then start blending at the highest speed. Blend them all until you reach your desired consistency and until all the the items have blended well.
Feel free to add more ingredients as you see fit!
Step 3: Serve And Enjoy
To enjoy smoothies at their best, you want to serve immediately after blending. Just pour the mix into your favorite glass or container and top it off with your choice of drizzle or cut up bananas. Enjoy!
How To Store Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies
The drink was so good, wasn't it? The recipe is only for one person, but you can double or even triple it if you want to share with others. You can also put the ingredients multiple times to make more servings for yourself!
Now, we're sure you don't want to waste a single drop of this smoothie because of how great it taste. The good news is that it's so easy to store! You just have to pour it into an airtight container and stick it in your refrigerator.
Just refrigerated, your smoothie can last for one to two days. But in the freezer, it will last longer. Note that you may see some separation, but it's nothing you can't fix with some thorough shaking.
Wrapping It Up
This chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie recipe is perfect if your sweet tooth is looking for a drink that tastes great. Even better, it's so easy to prepare, and with just a few simple ingredients! Only five minutes of your time and you're good to go.
The best thing is this smoothie is packed with nutritious benefits because of Health Quest 365's Organic Greens 365. So, what are you waiting for? Check out this superfood powder now and enjoy it's health perks!
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- Berry protein smoothie
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