Description
This chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie is a rich, creamy, and protein-packed beverage ideal for a quick breakfast, a post-workout fuel, or a healthy treat that tastes like a milkshake.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ cup ice
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add all ingredients to a blender including milk, frozen banana, peanut butter, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, honey or maple syrup if using, and ice.
- Blend: Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully combined for the best texture.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed, then blend briefly again to incorporate.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use almond butter as a variation instead of peanut butter for a different flavor.
- Add oats to the smoothie for extra thickness and fiber content.
- Skip adding sweetener if your protein powder is already sweetened to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
