Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Healthy. Easy. Delicious.

Photo by M. Gaeta

Peanut butter, chocolate, and bananas pair perfectly for a delicious smoothie.

I always have frozen bananas in my freezer for smoothie bowls or one of these types of sweet treats.

Here’s one of my favorites.

Ingredients

• 3-4 frozen ripe bananas
• 3 Tbsp cocoa
• 3 Tbsp peanut butter or PB2
• 1 Tbsp flax seed
• 1 cup almond or soy milk
• 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp cacao nibs (sprinkle on top)
• Optional * 1–2 Tbsp maple syrup or 2 pitted Medjool dates

Directions

1. Add all ingredients except the cacao nibs to the blender.
2. Blend until creamy and smooth.
3. Adjust milk if too thick, one tablespoon at a time.
4. Adjust for taste. If you prefer more chocolate or peanut butter, try a teaspoon at a time.
5. Add optional sweetener if desired.
6. Top with the cacao nibs and serve.

Julie Gaeta