Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie (Print Version)

A creamy, indulgent bowl featuring rich cocoa, nutty peanut butter, and fresh banana, ideal for breakfast or a nourishing snack.

# Components:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup vanilla low-fat Greek yogurt
02 - 1 banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter
04 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)

→ Toppings

06 - 1/2 banana, sliced
07 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate, finely chopped
08 - 1/4 cup granola
09 - 1 teaspoon peanut butter, drizzled

# Directions:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, frozen banana, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and ice (if using) in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour the smoothie mixture into a serving bowl.
03 - Arrange sliced banana, chopped dark chocolate, and granola on top. Drizzle with additional peanut butter before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like eating chocolate peanut butter cup batter for breakfast without any guilt attached
  • Ready in literally two minutes including the time you spend staring at the blender deciding if it needs one more pulse
02 -
  • Over blending can actually make the mixture too thin so check after 45 seconds and give it quick pulses if needed
  • Room temperature bananas will never give you that thick frosty texture no matter how much ice you add
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas in slices rather than whole so they break down easier in the blender
  • Warm your peanut butter for 15 seconds before adding it to prevent those annoying cold clumps
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