This chocolate peanut butter smoothie is the kind of breakfast that tastes like dessert — in the best possible way. Banana, cocoa and creamy peanut butter blend together in minutes for something rich and satisfying that works just as well as a midday snack. Keep a bag of frozen bananas in the freezer and you’re always one blender run away from something really good.
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About this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe
I’ll tell you a little secret: I don’t eat breakfast every day. (Sorry Mom!)
But lately, I’ve been sneaking into the kitchen for a late-morning snack. I get out the blender and not-so-quietly whip up a smoothie. I love that smoothies are packed with nutrients but I don’t think they should taste like salad in a glass.
This is my favorite smoothie recipe. I could drink it again and again. Yes, it has some odd ingredients, but I promise the end result is delicious! I do.
Note from the author
2025 update: This recipe first appeared on Pretty Providence and has since been updated with new photos, tips and substitutions.
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Ingredients & essentials
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You’ll need a banana, milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder and honey to start — but the fun is in what you add from there.
Stir in Greek yogurt for extra creaminess, or tuck in a handful of spinach or kale for a nutrition boost (I promise you can’t taste it at all). A block of silken tofu* makes the whole thing impossibly smooth and silky, and a spoonful of chia seeds, a scoop of protein powder or some milled flaxseed are all easy ways to bulk it up even more. Once you’ve made it a few times, you won’t need a recipe anymore.
You can use almond butter or whatever nut butter you like to have around, and any kind of milk — soy, almond, whole, coconut, oat — all work well.
*Yes, totally serious on the tofu. It makes the smoothie so, well, smooth and silky.
Instructions
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- Place the banana, honey, peanut butter, milk and cocoa powder in a blender.
- Blend until creamy and fully combined.
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- Spread peanut butter around the inside of the glass for extra flavor.
- Pour the smoothie into the prepared glass and enjoy.
Tips & tricks
- Freeze banana slices ahead of time for a thicker smoothie
- Adjust sweetness with more or less honey — or swap in maple syrup
- Add ice cubes if the smoothie is too thin after blending
- Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra boost
- Stop the blender and scrape down the sides to make sure everything is well incorporated
Serving suggestions
Drizzle melted peanut butter on the inside of the glass for a fancy, coffee shop vibe. Add some slices of banana and a few chocolate chips on top to really make it feel special!
Serve some dark chocolate chip banana bread on the side for breakfast or brunch, or enjoy it as a snack with a chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookie. There are no rules!
FAQ
You can stash it in the fridge for 24 hours, but take note that some ingredients may settle, so you may wish to re-blend it or at least stir it up before drinking.
You can also freeze it in an ice cube tray and blend it up with a splash of milk when you’re ready to enjoy it.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas peeled and sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Crushed peanuts
instructions
- Prepare ingredients. Slice the bananas and measure out the peanut butter, cocoa powder and remaining ingredients.
- Add the bananas, milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder and honey to a blender.2 ripe bananas, 2 cups milk, 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the smoothie is too thin, add a few ice cubes and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
- Pour into two glasses, add toppings if desired and serve immediately.
notes
Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey, or swap in maple syrup.
Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra protein boost.
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Kercia says
oh my goodness, this sounds and looks amazing. I am so game for anything with chocolate and peanut butter…even if it has tofu and kale 😉