Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Last Updated on March 11, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is a healthy & protein-packed recipe that will be loved by all. It’s the ultimate post workout breakfast to begin the day!

The combo of chocolate & peanut butter always hits the spot. Who else agrees?!

While I have created a Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie recipe in the past, this healthy blend is deliciously different & is packed with even more nutritious ingredients. 

All is required is a few simple ingredients to create this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie & it will not only be a new favorite, but it will leave you feeling so good!

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

• Loaded with Peanut Butter Flavor: For all those peanut butter addicts!
• Perfect Post Workout Smoothie: With the combination of peanut butter, plant protein, & seeds, this healthy chocolate smoothie is packed with over 30 grams of plant protein!
• Fully Customizable: Make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie your own, by adding in some extra nutrients –  I’ve listed some options further down in the post!

Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie Health Benefits 

The star of this chocolate protein smoothie recipe is the peanut butter. Some may be scared of peanut butter because of its high caloric content, but there shouldn’t be anything to be afraid of – except for the many brands that add harmful ingredients like cane sugar, vegetable oil, & trans fats. My biggest suggestion is to buy an organic peanut butter made with 1 ingredient – organic peanuts! This way you can receive all of the peanut butter benefits without the negative side effects. In moderation, peanut butter offers the following health benefits:

• Protein Packed to Help You Stay Full Longer
• Boosts Energy Levels
• Helps Regulate Blood Sugar Levels
• Rich in Antioxidant Properties That May Prevent Several Diseases
• Full of Healthy Fats for Overall Health

Ingredients

• Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe, just be sure to use homemade or trusted brands – I like MALK Organics, Three Trees, or Native Forest.
• Organic Peanut Butter: Obviously! I used creamy organic unsalted peanut butter, but crunchy would also be phenomenal in my opinion. You can also substitute organic peanut butter for any other nut or seed butter, if needed. 
• Organic Cacao Plant Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full & satisfied longer. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content & most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, as well the recommended daily protein intake.
  Organic Cacao Powder: It’s the perfect addition to make this protein smoothie even more decadent! To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular dutch cocoa powder. Check out this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
• Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds add a great little boost of fiber & minerals.
• Manuka Honey: A little manuka honey adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
• Sea Salt: Rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
• Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture.

How To Make

• Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the non-dairy milk, peanut butter, plant protein, cacao powder, seeds, manuka honey, & sea salt, to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
• Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen banana. Blend until smooth & creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothies.
• Serve. Pour into a chilled glass & enjoy!

Optional Smoothie Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this blend your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp-up this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe:

• Organic Cacao Nibs: Wanting a little crunch to your smoothie? Add anywhere between 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of organic cacao nibs. Simply add organic cacao nibs at the last minute to your smoothie, then blend once more. 
• Organic Coconut Yogurt: Enhance the creaminess with a scoop of organic plain coconut yogurt. 
• Organic Greens: You can get your greens in too in this healthy peanut butter protein smoothie. They blend easily & you can’t taste them that much. Plus, greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Spinach, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work.
• Organic Superfoods: Level-up this blend with your go-to superfoods. For additional superfood information, be sure to check out this Superfoods 101 post!

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie

Interested in how to make the absolute perfect Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

1. Use Frozen Fruit: Adding a frozen to this smoothie is the only way to go! The ice from the frozen fruits adds thickness to the smoothie.
2. Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, not to worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, & blend again. When possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
3. How To Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my personal favorite way of preparing my smoothies. By blending the liquid & powders first, it ensures that your powders blend completely.
4. Smoothie Blending Tip: Start your blender on low to medium speed. If you blend the smoothie too quickly from the beginning, it’s really hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients – so start lower and then gradually increase the speed.
5. Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie, in this case, a chocolate peanut butter milkshake! Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your blend to ensure a chilled smoothie at every sip.

Smoothie FAQ’s

Do I have to use a frozen banana?

The frozen banana in this recipe gives the smoothie a thick & creamy texture. If using a fresh banana, be sure to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold smoothie. However, if you’re looking to remove the banana altogether, because you’re allergic or simply don’t like them, you can replace it with ½ cup of organic frozen zucchini, ½ cup of organic frozen cauliflower, ½ cup of organic frozen coconut meat, or ½ cup of organic frozen avocado chunks. If you elect to make this a banana-free smoothie, I recommend keeping the manuka honey to maintain its sweetness.

Is it healthy to have a smoothie?

Duh! I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. Having a smoothie full of protein, healthy fats, & superfoods, for a post workout breakfast is great, because you’ll be getting essential vitamins, nutrients, & protein, first thing. However, some smoothies on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option. 

What is the best protein powder to use?

I used an organic cacao plant protein powder for this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content & most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, as well the recommended daily protein intake.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have cacao protein powder on hand, you can increase the richness by using a total of 5 teaspoons of organic cacao powder. To amp-up the protein content, you can incorporate 1 – 2 tablespoons of organic hemp seeds.

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe as is or double it for later. Check out this How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance post to achieve the best results.

More Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love

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• Cacao Coconut Peanut Smoothie
• Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
• Peanut Butter Mushroom Mocha Smoothie
• Snickers Protein Smoothie
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie (Protein Powder-Free)
• Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie
• Butterfinger Smoothie

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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