Description
A rich and velvety smoothie perfect for chocolate lovers, made with wholesome ingredients for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the milk, banana, cocoa powder, peanut butter, honey (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring that there are no lumps in the mixture.
- If you prefer a colder smoothie, add ice cubes and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
Serve chilled, and consider garnishing with cocoa powder or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg