Pamper yourself with sweets while maintaining your energy Strengthening cocktail with peanut butter and chocolate. With creamy banana, wealthy cocoa powder and nutty peanut butter, this smoothie is an incredible approach to energize your day or relieve guilt.
🍫 Dietary Notes: Naturally sweetened, high protein and gluten-free.
Why you may love this recipe
- It tastes like dessert, but is filled with nutrients.
- A natural energy boost with protein and fiber.
- Perfect for breakfast, after training or as a snack.
- Easy to make with easy pantry ingredients.
General information
Peanut butter and chocolate are a timeless flavor duo, loved for the proper balance of richness and sweetness. This smoothie combines these classic flavors with banana for a creamy consistency, making a naturally sweet, protein-rich drink that may satisfy your appetite and offer you energy throughout the day.
Cooking suggestions
- Use frozen banana slices for a thicker, frosty smoothie.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding slightly honey or maple syrup if obligatory.
- If using fresh bananas, add a handful of ice cubes for extra coldness.
Fun additions or variations
- Add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder for a post-workout energy boost.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips for a pleasant touch.
- Replace the peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a unique nutty flavor.
Strengthening cocktail with peanut butter and chocolate
A wealthy and creamy smoothie with banana, peanut butter and cocoa for a naturally energizing sweet snack.
- 1 ripe banana (peeled and frozen for best consistency)
- 2 spoons peanut butter (or peanut butter of your alternative)
- 1 spoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk of your alternative (almond, oat or regular)
- 1 spoon chia seeds or linseed (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for extra cooling)
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Combine ingredients:Add banana, peanut butter, cocoa, milk and chia seeds to the blender.
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Blend:Mix on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add ice cubes and mix again for a thicker, chilled cocktail.
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Serve:Pour into glasses and decorate with slightly peanut butter or, if desired, a sprinkle of cocoa.
- For a good more chocolate kick, add 1-2 teaspoons of chocolate syrup or a small piece of dark chocolate.
- Store any leftovers within the fridge for as much as 24 hours, but this smoothie is best fresh.