Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (50 grams) ((I used Nuzest)); 1 Tablespoon peanut butter, plus more for topping; 2 frozen bananas, in chunks; 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk); 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; handful of ice (if needed); 1 Lily's peanut butter cup, chopped ((optional))

By Brittany Mullins

4.34

Published Jun 10, 2021, Updated Jun 19, 2023

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This chocolate peanut butter smoothie is rich, creamy and tastes like a peanut butter cup, but it’s made with healthy ingredients and packed with protein.

If the EBF household had a smoothie shop, this smoothie recipe would be the “Smoothie of the Month” because we can’t stop making it!

Chocolate smoothie with peanut butter drizzle and chopped peanut butter cup on top.

It’s basically a peanut butter cup in liquid form – rich, creamy and dessert-like, but still healthy enough for breakfast… even with a peanut butter cup blended in!

Bonus points: It’s sooo easy to make! Toss everything in the blender and you’ll have breakfast (or a snack) in under 5 minutes.

Glass with a chocolate peanut butter smoothie topped with chopped peanut butter cup and peanut butter drizzle. A gold paper straw is in the smoothie.

Protein Packed

This smoothie would make an incredible post-workout snack because it has a good amount of carbs to replenish your energy and protein (16 grams!!) to help repair and build muscle. The protein is all plant-based with a bit coming from the peanut butter and a big boost coming from the chocolate protein powder.

Peanut butter, almond milk, frozen banana, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder and a peanut butter cup measured out on a table.

Ingredients Needed:

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this smoothie!

peanut butter – look for natural peanut butter that doesn’t have any added ingredients. The ingredient list should just read peanuts and salt! Can’t do peanuts? You can use any nut or seed butter you prefer.
banana – I recommend using frozen banana for a hint of sweetness and creaminess! Be sure to remove the banana from it’s peel and freeze your banana in chunks for easy blending.
chocolate protein powder – chocolate protein powder gives this smoothie a ton of chocolate flavor! I personally love Nuzest protein powder. It’s plant-based and delicious. (Use code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order.)
cocoa powder – I like adding a little bit of extra chocolate flavor with the cocoa powder.
dairy-free milk – I prefer unsweetened almond milk or oat milk, but any dairy-free milk will work. Oat milk will make it extra creamy!
ice – optional but you can add to make this smoothie thicker… and colder!
Lily’s peanut butter cup – Oh yes, we’re adding a peanut butter cup to make this smoothie extra tasty! This is optional, but highly recommended. And Lily’s peanut butter cups have >1g of sugar so you don’t have to feel bad about adding candy to your smoothie.

tip!
Not sure what kind of protein powder is best for you? Check out my guide to choosing the best protein powder along with my favorites + discount codes.

Side by side photos of blenders: the first is a blender with peanut butter, banana, chocolate protein powder and milk. The second is a blended peanut butter chocolate smoothie.

What if I Don’t Like Banana?

I know some of you don’t like bananas so here’s a tip for you! Banana adds creaminess and sweetness to the smoothie. To replace the creaminess, you can just add ice, frozen cauliflower rice, avocado or frozen (previously cooked) zucchini! To replace the sweetness, you can add a little honey, maple syrup or stevia to taste

Two glasses of chocolate peanut butter smoothies, topped with peanut butter drizzle and chopped peanut butter cup.

Can I Prep This in Advance?

This smoothie is basically the easiest smoothie ever so I would just blend it up when you’re ready to enjoy it! I find it tastes best this way.

That said, if you want to make it before work or in the morning to enjoy as an afternoon snack, blend as directed and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy!

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