Description
A rich and creamy smoothie that tastes like dessert while fueling your body with protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel the banana and measure milk, peanut butter, protein powder, and optional cocoa or sweetener. Place the blender on a flat surface to speed up the process.
- Add the almond milk and banana to the blender first. Then scoop in the peanut butter and chocolate protein powder. Sprinkle cocoa powder and add honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, using a high setting for 20-45 seconds. Stop to scrape the sides if needed to ensure a velvety texture.
- Add ice cubes to the blender and blend again until you reach the desired thickness. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately. Garnish with a dusting of cocoa or a drizzle of peanut butter, if you like.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh for flavor and texture. If kept overnight, expect slight separation and a thicker texture. Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 0mg