Chocolate Peanut Butter Green Smoothie
Indulge in a creamy and nutritious Chocolate Peanut Butter Green Smoothie that feels like a decadent treat but is packed with wholesome ingredients! This quick and easy recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with fresh greens, making it perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack. In just five minutes, you can enjoy a deliciously satisfying drink that energizes your day while keeping your taste buds happy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 37 minute
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana (or 1 frozen banana)
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Blend spinach and almond milk until smooth.
- Add banana, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and honey/maple syrup; blend until creamy.
- Adjust consistency with more almond milk if needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve immediately in a tall glass.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For a thicker smoothie, use frozen bananas. - Experiment with other greens like kale or Swiss chard for different flavors. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking.