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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

A milkshake-style smoothie with real cocoa, peanut butter and oats that is sweetened only by banana and packs 10 grams of protein.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large banana frozen in chunks
  • 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (just peanuts and salt)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (or any milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 4 to 5 ice cubes

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Add the soy milk and oats to the blender and let them sit for 2 minutes to soften (this makes the smoothie extra smooth).
  2. Add the banana, peanut butter, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon and ice.
  3. Blend on high until thick and creamy, about 60 seconds.
  4. Pour into two glasses and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chopped nuts, if you like.

Notes

Tips & swaps
  • Want it sweeter? Blend in 1 pitted Medjool date instead of adding sugar.
  • Nut allergy? Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
  • Extra protein: add 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (no longer dairy-free) for about 6 more grams of protein per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on the ingredients listed and will vary with brands and portion sizes.