Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

A Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothies is a powerful, tasty way to get your metabolism started for the day, use as a post workout refuel, or as an afternoon meal replacement. We made this drink with hearty whole ingredients including Greek yogurt, peanut butter, milk, unsweetened cocoa powder and a dash of honey for an all natural sweetener.

This smoothie can be made dairy free or even vegan if you prefer. Simply swap out the cows milk for your choice of dairy free milk, use coconut yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt, and omit or substitute the honey for your favorite plant based sweetener.

What does Peanut Butter do in Smoothies?

A good quality, natural peanut butter will add healthy fats, protein, and fiber to your smoothie. Peanut butter is a great addition for a creamier texture and delicious flavor. It also pairs well with additional protein powders, bananas, yogurts, dark chocolate, and flax seed for a hearty drink that delivers a variety of nutrients.

Watch our tutorial for making this delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

What should you not mix into a Smoothie?

Smoothies can be made from a long list of ingredients and in many difference combinations depending on your preferences and dietary needs. But in order to create the healthiest smoothies you do need to be careful what you reach for. Low quality ingredients, artificial sweeteners, and high sugar ingredients are all detrimental to you health and should be avoided.

• Peanut butters filled with low quality oils and fillers
• Fat free flavored yogurts
• Fruit juices
• Ice creams and sherbets

Is it okay to drink a Smoothie everyday?

Smoothie are a delicious and easy way to get a well rounded variety of nutrients into your diet. You can increase your vegetable intake, up your protein consumption, and consume a high amount of vitamins by drinking smoothies. But, it is important to only use high quality ingredients that don’t have additional fillers, oils, and sweeteners.

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie recipe is a great source of quality fats, low in sugar and high in protein making it a wonderful post workout or meal replacement drink. You could add your favorite protein powder for an even higher does of protein.

Why are bananas used in Smoothies?

Bananas are a popular ingredient found in smoothies because they add a creamy element, act as a natural sweetener, and deliver potassium and a variety of other vitamins. However, bananas are high in sugar so if you are looking to make a low carb chocolate peanut butter smoothie consider substituting the banana with avocado.

Avocados will add the creamy element will still delivering a great amount of nutrition, antioxidants and fiber.

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What is the best chocolate to use in a Smoothie?

Chocolate smoothies are delicious and can be made into high protein smoothie for workout recovery, adding peanut butter makes for a scrumptious meal replacement. Or… simply a yummy drink. However, The quality of chocolate is important to avoid extra sugars and deliver the best quality cocoa.

Reach for a good quality dark chocolate that has been ethically sourced and does not contain a high amount of added sugars. Look for chocolates that contain a cocoa percentage of 70% or higher which will provide antioxidants. Brands like Taza, Hu, Lindt, Ghirardelli, and Endangered Species are all fantastic options.

What else can I add to my Smoothie?

If you’re looking to increase the protein or nutrients of this easy chocolate peanut butter smoothie here is a list of our favorite additions. They are all healthy, easy to add and will work to bring up the protein, fiber, and nutrition of your drink.

• Flax, chia, and hemp seeds
• Kefir for probiotics
• High quality protein powder
• Almond butter
• Full fat dairy products will be higher in protein

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Ingredients

This protein Smoothie tastes great and can absolutely work for a meal replacement. Greek Yogurt, Peanut Butter, and Bananas are all healthy sustainers. They make a protein shake that is rich in vital fats, digestible protein, probiotics and vitamins.

• 1 Cup of Greek yogurt offers 24 grams of protein.
• Peanut butter is a good source of fat, just be cautious of the brand quality. We recommend an all natural peanut butter to cut out the unnecessary added oils, salts and sugars.
• There are many different protein powders to choose from, just be mindful of the quality with these as well. Take note: The plant based protein powders cannot offer all of the amino acids a good quality grass fed whey protein has.
• Bananas are well known for their place in smoothie recipes. They add a creamy element as well as lots of vitamins like potassium and a healthy amount of carbs.
• Fat Free Milk is a great ingredient to add even more protein and moderate the fat in this breakfast drink. The choice of milk depends on your lifestyle and diet goals.

This powerful protein smoothie is full of sustaining ingredients with about 300 calories. Overall it give you a ton of good nutrient dense, sustaining calories to help keep your body nourished and you feeling full and satisfied.

Is a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie good for weight loss?

Protein Smoothies and shakes are popular in the wellness community. Protein drinks have been rising in the ranks of popularity in all communities these past decades. This chocolate peanut butter smoothie They are relatively easy to make, can be made to your liking, provide a tasty way to get in extra supplements and vitamins, and can even aid in either weight loss or weight gain.

As with anything, smoothies can help you reach your diet and fitness goals when prepared with the right ingredients and consumed within the right calorie amount for you. Peanut butter smoothies are a great way to satisfy your sweet cravings in a healthier way, they can also aid in protein consumption and can be made lower fat to help hold you over while not adding extra calories into your diet.

On the flip side, they can also be enjoyed by those seeking weight gain. It’s all in the selection of ingredients as things like whole milk, an extra banana, yogurt, oatmeal and protein powder will do wonders in supporting muscle gain and even getting you closer to a caloric surplus to add needed fat stores.

Nutrition Information:

308 Calories/ 8 oz. glass

• Fat          14 g
• Carbs     34 g
• Protein  19 g

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