I am on a smoothie kick! I love making smoothies because they are easy, delicious, and fun to make. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is my latest smoothie creation and I am in love. It makes a great snack or dessert. And the best part? It is super easy to make, you only need five ingredients to make this tasty smoothie.
I used almond milk, but any milk will work. I like to use a frozen banana because it keeps the smoothie nice and creamy. I always keep peeled bananas in the freezer so I have them ready to go for my smoothies. I added in a little peanut butter and cocoa powder for a chocolate kick. Peanut butter and chocolate are always good together. The ice adds thickness and a nice chill to the smoothie. You blend up all of the ingredients in a blender and have a delicious smoothie in minutes. Kids and adults will love this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie. It is a good one!
Give a few of my other favorite smoothie recipes a try:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- 1 cup milk ( I used almond milk)
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Handful of ice
Combine ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve chilled.
Makes 1 large smoothie
Written by Maria Lichty
Maria is a regular contributor to Make and Takes Food. Maria and her husband, Josh, are Two Peas and Their Pod. They are known as the “cooking couple” and are a great team in the kitchen. They love trying new recipes, flavors, and techniques and sharing their creations with the world. They try to keep things healthy, but they always save room for dessert. Read other posts by Two Peas
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We love these! I love that I can add a few cups of spinach or kale and the kids can’t taste it. The peanut butter and banana flavors are so strong, they cover up just about anything!
This sounds awesome! And I’m glad you suggested almond milk, that’s what we’re drinking these days. So this smoothie is happening today!!
This is my fave recipe. I make it almost daily but I use my chocolate superfoods protein powder instead of cocoa powder to make it more nutritious. I usually make mine with almond milk too but with this protein powder, it can also be made with just water and still be good. Great recovery after a workout.
I can’t wait to try this!! I linked this up on my blog, too!! http://vixenmade.blogspot.com/2012/02/10-delicious-smoothie-recipes.html
Lindsey, I want to know what you think or know of coconut milk. They sell it as a milk sub. right by the soy milk now. That is the only milk my baby doll will tolerate. I wonder how almond milk compares and if maybe I should switch her?
Coconut milk is great! Give it a try in this smoothie!
Sorry I meant MARIE :)
Oh my I am having a hard time today, Maria!! ;)
Hi Maria! And Marie! This looks so tasty. I featured it on my blog today! Come check it out and grab a button if you like. :)http://missloviecreations.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-favorite-things-thursday_23.html
Thanks for the link love!