Description
This indulgent yet nutritious Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie combines creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa powder, and protein powder with frozen bananas and a splash of milk, delivering a deliciously smooth and satisfying treat resembling your favorite candy in a healthier smoothie form.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or hemp hearts (optional)
- Handful of ice cubes
- ½ cup milk of choice (soy, almond, dairy, coconut, etc.)
- 2 dark chocolate peanut butter cups (like the kind from Trader Joe’s or Reese’s), roughly chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a high-speed blender, add the frozen bananas, peanut butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, ground flaxseed or hemp hearts if using, ice cubes, and your choice of milk.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture on low speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Peanut Butter Cups: Add the roughly chopped dark chocolate peanut butter cups to the blender and blend very briefly to mix them into the smoothie without fully breaking them down, keeping some texture.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately, savoring each sip slowly for the best experience.
Notes
- For variations, try swapping the peanut butter for almond butter or adding a dash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Use protein powder of your choice, such as whey, plant-based, or collagen, depending on dietary preferences.
- If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add more milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Check the blog post for detailed tips and frequently asked questions about ingredient substitutions and storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
