Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana (Print Version)
Creamy blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and ripe banana for a quick, healthy boost.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced
→ Dairy/Non-Dairy
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based, such as almond or oat)
→ Nut Butters
03 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
→ Chocolate
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
→ Sweetener
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
→ Add-Ins
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# How-To Steps:
01 - Add the banana, milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and sweetener (if using) to a blender.
02 - Add vanilla extract and ice cubes, if desired, for extra creaminess and chill.
03 - Blend on high until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The banana creates the creamiest texture without any dairy needed
- It comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
- A watery smoothie usually means not enough blending time or too much liquid
- Frozen bananas are the game changer for that thick almost soft serve texture
03 -
- Overripe bananas that are almost too brown to eat make the sweetest smoothies
- A pinch of sea salt intensifies the chocolate flavor like nothing else