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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Chocolate · Nut butter smoothie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

The peanut butter cup smoothie: cocoa, peanut butter, frozen banana and a date for caramel sweetness. No protein powder needed.

Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Calories
500

ChocolateNut butterDessert-likeKid-friendlyMeal-size

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This one tastes like dessert, but it’s sweetened only with fruit. A single Medjool date adds a caramel note that makes the chocolate taste richer.

Ingredients

1 serving

You’ll need: Blender

Method

  1. Add the milk, cocoa, peanut butter and pitted date.

  2. Blend for 20 seconds to break down the date.

  3. Add the frozen banana and ice and blend until thick.

Tips

  • Soak hard dates in hot water for 5 minutes first.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

Calories
500
Protein
19g
Carbs
68g
Sugar
46g
Fiber
9g
Fat
22g
Caffeine
18mg

Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.

Variations

Nutrition at a glance

One serving has about 500 calories, 19 g protein, 9 g fiber and 46 g sugar, including any optional sweetener. That makes it a reasonable stand-alone breakfast. Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; swapping milks or yogurts changes them: try our smoothie calorie calculator to check your version.

Make it ahead

Pack the solid ingredients (fruit, greens, seeds, oats) into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. In the morning, tip the bag into the blender, add the liquid and yogurt, and blend. A blended smoothie keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking. More on smoothie freezer packs.

Frequently asked questions

Is cocoa powder the same as hot chocolate mix?

No: unsweetened cocoa is pure chocolate; hot chocolate mix includes sugar and milk powder.

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Gear for this recipe

NutriBullet Pro 900

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Blend, twist on a lid and go. The 900-watt motor handles frozen fruit and spinach well, and personal cups mean almost no cleanup. The go-to personal blender.

Type
Personal
Power
900 W
Capacity
32 oz cup
Warranty
1 year
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Ninja Professional BL610

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 · Best for frozen-fruit smoothies on a budget

A huge pitcher and stacked blades that crush ice and frozen fruit easily for under $100. It’s less smooth with leafy greens and seeds than a Vitamix, but unbeatable value for fruit smoothies.

Type
Full-size
Power
1,000 W
Capacity
72 oz
Warranty
1 year
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