Description
A thick, creamy, and high-protein breakfast smoothie that tastes like a milkshake. Made with frozen bananas, chocolate protein powder, and peanut butter, it provides sustained energy without the mid-morning crash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large banana, frozen
- 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 scoop (about 30g) chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Optional: 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: A handful of spinach
Instructions
- If using fresh bananas, peel and break them into chunks, then freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pour the almond milk into the blender pitcher to help the blades move freely.
- Add the frozen banana chunks, peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and ice cubes to the blender.
- Add any optional ingredients like maple syrup, vanilla extract, or spinach.
- Blend on low speed initially to break up the frozen banana, then gradually increase to high speed.
- Blend for 45-60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness as needed by adding more syrup or milk.
- Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.
Notes
Frozen bananas are crucial for achieving a thick, creamy texture. If the smoothie is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time. If it is too thin, add more frozen banana or ice. For meal prep, pre-portion dry ingredients into bags for quick morning assembly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (approx
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 27.5
Keywords: high protein smoothie, chocolate peanut butter smoothie, banana smoothie, healthy breakfast, meal prep, gluten-free, vegan option