Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

A banana cocoa peanut butter smoothie in a glass topped with chocolate chunks.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

This chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie is rich, creamy, and naturally dairy-free, with a thick milkshake-like texture. Ready in just 5 minutes using simple ingredients.

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Course: Beverages, Breakfast, Smoothies

Cuisine: American, Universal

Servings: people

Author: Julie Gaeta

Ingredients

1 cup dairy-free milk like oat or cashew milk, any works
¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons peanut butter OR almond butter
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed optional, you can also use chia or hemp seeds
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 frozen ripe bananas
2 tablespoons maple syrup OR 2 pitted Medjool dates for added sweetness, optional
½ teaspoon cinnamon in your smoothie, or dust the top with a sprinkle, optional

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender in the order listed.
Blend on low, then increase to high until thick, smooth, and creamy.
Taste and adjust. Add a splash of milk to thin, or blend in more frozen banana for extra thickness.
Pour into glasses and top with cacao nibs or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

Notes

Use frozen, spotty ripe bananas for the thickest, creamiest milkshake texture. If using fresh bananas, you can add ice cubes, but the smoothie will be slightly less creamy.
This smoothie is naturally sweet from bananas. Since cocoa powders vary in bitterness, add maple syrup or dates if you want it sweeter.
Start with 1 cup of milk. For a thicker smoothie, use less milk or add a few extra banana slices. For a thinner smoothie, add milk 1–2 tablespoons at a time.
Cocoa powder gives a classic chocolate flavor; cacao powder works too but will taste slightly more bitter.
Top with coconut whipped cream or a drizzle of peanut butter for a dessert style.

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