This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Tastes Like a Milkshake

"The first time I made this chocolate peanut butter smoothie for Alex, he took one sip, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Wait: what's in this?" This smoothie is made with good-for-you ingredients but tastes like a milkshake! I personally can't resist smoothies that taste like dessert, like my Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie and Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie. This one one is rich and chocolaty, but made with bananas, oats and honey. You can blend it up for busy mornings or afternoons where you need a quick pick-me-up. For me, it even works as a healthy dessert!"

"Why You'll Love This Recipe Tastes like dessert: This smoothie has a rich, chocolatey flavor but also contains protein and fiber Simple ingredients you probably have: No specialty foods: just pantry staples like cocoa powder, oats, peanut butter, and frozen bananas. Ready in 5 minutes: You can go from freezer to glass in the time it takes to make coffee!"

"Ingredients You'll Need This chocolate peanut butter smoothie relies on just a few good-for-you ingredients to make magic in the blender. Make it with milk or the non-dairy milk of your choosing. You can even make it with coffee (more on that below!). Here's a run-down of the easy ingredients you'll need: Frozen bananas: This is the only step you'll need to do in advance! Slice and freeze them on a baking sheet for at least 1 ½ hours. Or you can buy frozen bananas! Old-Fashioned Oats: These add body and staying power. I typically use regular rolled oats, but quick oats should work. Cocoa powder or Dutch process (dark) cocoa powder: I love dark cocoa powder, but either works! Milk of choice (dairy, oat, or almond milk) or coffee: Coffee adds a fun variation, much like this Coffee Smoothie. You can also add half milk, half strong coffee or espresso. Honey or maple syrup: A touch of sweetener brings out the chocolate flavor. Ice: This is what gives the smoothie its frosty, thick consistency. Don't skip it!"

A rich, chocolate peanut butter smoothie combines frozen bananas, rolled oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, milk (or non-dairy milk or coffee), a touch of honey or maple syrup, and ice. Frozen bananas provide thickness and a creamy base; oats add body and lasting satiety. Dark or regular cocoa can be used for the chocolate flavor. Coffee can be substituted or mixed with milk for a caffeinated variation. The recipe uses pantry staples and can be blended quickly for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a healthier dessert alternative.

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