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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

By Erin · March 11, 2020 · Updated October 1, 2021 · 23 Comments

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If you're a fan of peanut butter, you'll love this Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie. It's made with healthy ingredients like banana, peanut butter and oats, but it tastes like dessert in a glass and is a wholesome grab-and-go breakfast. 

smoothie in a glass with a nut butter drizzle on top

Recipe originally created: June 2014 // Updated: March 2020

This is one of the first recipes I ever created for the blog, so I figured it deserved some new photos! Nothing too fancy, because this recipe is fairly basic, but definitely worth re-sharing.

I'm a huge smoothie fan--always have been--and I'm constantly looking for ways to switch it up. Despite the fact that this peanut butter protein smoothie is made with healthy ingredients, it basically tastes like dessert in a glass. If you're a fan of chocolate-peanut butter, peanut butter-banana, and/or chocolate-banana, this smoothie for you!

PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS

Bananas: Bananas are the base of this recipe, and because of that, I'm not going to recommend any substitutions. You're more than welcome to try another kind of fruit, but this smoothie is supposed to tase like chocolate-peanut butter-banana. Plus, bananas add a creaminess to the texture that I just adore.

Peanut butter: Chocolate-peanut butter might be the ultimate flavor combination. The peanut butter makes this smoothie taste like a Reese cup, but any kind of nut butter will work (think: almond, cashew, or even tahini).

Cocoa: You can't have a chocolate smoothie without cocoa powder! No substitutions here 🙂

Protein powder: I'm admittedly NOT a protein powder expert, meaning I don't necessarily have any favorite brands. I currently have a vanilla soy protein powder which is what I used when photographing this recipe, but I think a chocolate protein powder would be EXCELLENT, so that's what I suggest you use if you have some on hand.

Oats: Oats add fiber to smoothies, they're neutral tasting and basically just make them more filling and nutritious, which is why I love them. Make sure to blend the smoothie completely in your blender (at least 30 seconds!) so that the oats are fully blended.

Milk: I used to always suggest using almond milk, but the truth is, ANY milk works in this recipe! You know I prefer dairy-free milks, so just use whatever is in your refrigerator.

smoothie in a blender

smoothie in a glass with a peanut butter drizzle

INGREDIENT ADD-INS

Want to add even more nutrition to this smoothie? Go for it! Here are a few simple suggestions:

  • Chia seeds
  • Hemp seeds
  • Shredded coconut
  • Spinach, or any greens
  • Strawberries - these will change the flavor of the smoothie, but strawberries do pair well with chocolate, peanut butter and banana

MORE TASTY SMOOTHIE RECIPES

  • Peanut Butter Espresso Smoothie
  • Easy Kale Smoothie
  • Cinnamon Roll Protein Smoothie
smoothie in a glass with a nut butter drizzle on top

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

If you're a fan of peanut butter, you'll love this Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie. It's made with healthy ingredients like banana, peanut butter and oats, but it tastes like dessert in a glass and is a wholesome grab-and-go breakfast. 
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 2 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder*
  • â…“ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup milk of choice or more

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to your blender then pulse for at least 30 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy!

Notes

*Or any kind of protein powder! I typically have some sort of vanilla-flavored powder on hand, but chocolate protein powder makes this smoothie even more chocolate-y. 
**Use frozen bananas if you want your smoothie to be extra thick. 
***This smoothie is very filling, so though it serves 1, I've had times where I drink half then save the other half for later (or share some with my husband :))
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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Christin says

    November 06, 2022 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    10/10! Just made this smoothie & it was fabulous. I didn't use oats, so I added a tablespoon of flaxseeds, hemp seeds, & chia seeds. I also used a frozen banana to make it extra creamy. Thank you Erin! Xoxo.

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    • Erin says

      November 06, 2022 at 11:04 am

      Thanks so much for the kind review!

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