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    Published: Jan 6, 2019 · Modified: Sep 1, 2023 · by Cindy

    Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

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    A chocolate peanut butter smoothie is exactly what you need when you're craving a Peanut Butter Cup

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    1 More Delicious Smoothie Recipes to Try
    2 Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
    2.1 Ingredients
    2.2 Instructions
    2.3 Nutrition
    3 What indulgent flavors do you wish would be healthier?
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    HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE | Just like a peanut butter cup without all the junk!

    Boy am I glad I decided to make this week a smoothie week! I can't tell you how much I just love smoothies. There are so many varieties and combinations. And when all is said and done, you can feel good about what you're putting in your body because you know what the ingredients are, and you watched it all come together in your own kitchen.

    Most of the time, my smoothies are fruit and veggie-based, like my delicious green goddess smoothie recipe. All those nutrients. All the good stuff our bodies need. But sometimes, I get this craving that just can't be fulfilled with fruits and veggies.

    I may still be dreaming about Reese's Trees and looking forward to Reese's Hearts, Eggs, and Jack 'o Lanterns. And I know from experience, that's not a craving that goes away easily. Do I want to consume a whole milkshake when I'm trying to get fit? Not necessarily. But do I want those flavors? You betcha!

    So I do what any normal person would do. (Well, you could make my Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe...) OR... Find a way to indulge in those yummy flavors without sacrificing my health goals. Lots of the healthy stuff, and just a little bit of these flavors in their natural unprocessed form. Peanut butter and cocoa are strong enough flavors that you don't need a whole lot to get the flavor you're looking for, which makes these smoothies seem a whole lot more like dessert than a healthy breakfast or other post-workout meal.

    You'll also love my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe, and Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Granola Bites!

    The other awesome thing about these smoothies is that when you add a bunch of ice, you have the ability to make it almost an ice cream-like thickness, which is totally up my alley. I love when my smoothies are thick enough you can eat them with a spoon. Again, it just makes it feel that much more indulgent, and if I can trick my mind into thinking that, I am totally game!

    Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie from www.happyfoodhealthylife.com
     

    A couple other smoothie favorites:

    Green Goddess Smoothie

    Green Goddess Smoothie

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    Pumpkin Peach Smoothie - www.happyfoodhealthylife.com

    Pumpkin Peach Smoothie

    More Delicious Smoothie Recipes to Try

    • Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Smoothie
    • Cream Machine Green Smoothie
    • Mixed Berry Smoothie
    • Blueberry Lavender Smoothie Bowl
    • Vegan Pineapple Carrot Cake Smoothie

    Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

    A chocolate peanut butter smoothie is exactly what you need when you're craving a Peanut Butter Cup
    4.67 from 6 votes
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    Course: Healthy Snacks or Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 smoothies
    Calories: 1kcal
    Author: Cindy

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup old fashioned oats
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • 1 teaspoon flax seeds
    • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
    • ⅓ cup vanilla greek yogurt
    • ½-1/3 cup water
    • 1 banana frozen
    • 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup natural peanut butter
    • 2 Tablespoon dairy-free chocolate chips optional
    • 12-15 ice cubes

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients through the peanut butter to your blender. Add about half the ice that you will be using. Blend on high until combined completely.
    • Add cocoa nibs and remaining ice. Blend until just combined so you still have an icy treat with the cocoa nibs intact.
    • If you’re using a Blendtec*, there is a smoothie button you can just push and it will do all the work for you while you clean up.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1kcal

    These are the tools I use for this recipe:

    * To get the smoothie super smooth and thoroughly combined with no chunks, I use this high-powered blender.
    * King Arthur's Dutch cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor.

    To cut down on the time it takes to make a smoothie, be sure to check out my Smoothie Prep Post.

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    HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE | Just like a peanut butter cup without all the junk!

    What indulgent flavors do you wish would be healthier?

    ** I only have experience using a Blendtec blender for this smoothie. The great thing about this blender (among other things) is that you literally throw everything in the blender, push a button, and walk away. It does all the work for you. As a Blendtec affiliate, I do make a small commission if you do decide to make a purchase through the link, but this is as no additional cost to you. If you make this awesome decision, I just want to thank you in advance for your support. I truly appreciate it! **

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    1. Kim~madeinaday says

      January 05, 2016 at 10:11 am

      Wow and yum! Great smoothie recipe and healthy!! Yay! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on FB! Have a great week!
      Kim

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    2. La says

      April 11, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Yes. When I see chocolate smoothie pictures, this is what I imagine it should taste like. I've made it to your specifications and it is amazing that way, so know that when I rave, it's not *only* about my tweaked version. 🙂 I tend to prefer almond butter, so I use that, unless I'm sharing with my husband, who loves peanut. In place of water, I will usually use any leftover cold coffee, because, caffeine! Also, I don't have a terribly powerful blender, so I just quickly powder the oats and seeds before adding the remaining ingredients.

      This is my favorite smoothie right now and I wake up thinking about it. If I can put this together before eating anything else, it saves me from mindlessly eating a cookie and starting off my day with junk. It's so satisfying and carries me easily until lunch. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

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    3. heather @french press says

      January 07, 2015 at 10:06 am

      this sounds perfect Holly! I am all about the pb and chocoalte

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    4. Chicago Jogger says

      January 07, 2015 at 7:23 am

      Yum, this looks delicious! I might try a version with my chocolate protein powder 🙂

      Reply
    5. Alyssa Auch says

      May 09, 2014 at 9:56 am

      I'm drinking it right now, and it's pretty darn good! The greek yogurt makes it a little more tangy than I would have liked maybe, but its still flippin delicious!!! I was craving chocolate today, so this is perfect!

      Reply
      • Holly Waterfall says

        May 14, 2014 at 5:33 am

        Awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! It's perfect for those chocolate cravings.

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    6. The Better Baker says

      January 21, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      What an amazing combo of YUM! HOLY PEANUT BUTTER CUPS!! We love smoothies too, and I love being able to make them healthy. This is the Bomb! Printing...pinning...enjoying soon. Thanks so much for sharing and congrats on being featured at Totally Tasty Tuesday!!

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      • Holly Waterfall says

        January 22, 2014 at 6:22 am

        Aren't smoothies amazing?! Thank you so much for coming by and checking out the recipe. And let me know if you try it out yourself. You'll love it!

        Reply
    7. Katie says

      January 21, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      I make a super similar smoothie except I sub the ice/water with frozen bananas (you can't taste them with the chocolate and pb) and I sometimes add a handful of spinach (you can't taste this either) its the best of both worlds!

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      • Holly Waterfall says

        January 22, 2014 at 6:25 am

        I sometimes add spinach in as well. This recipe actually does have both the ice AND frozen bananas. I personally like my smoothies as thick as I can make them. Especially the more dessert-tasting ones. Make it seem more like ice cream 🙂

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    8. Beth @ The First Year Blog says

      January 14, 2014 at 8:57 pm

      Holly, we need to be friends! And neighbors so I can come over to your house for this smoothie! Coming by from Whimsy Wed link party!

      Reply
      • Holly Waterfall says

        January 16, 2014 at 8:01 am

        GAH, I WISH i had more neighbors who would come over and eat all the food I make! Consider yourself invited!

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    9. [email protected] says

      January 14, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      Ah, yes, those darn Reeses trees. Two weeks post Christmas and they are STILL taunting me 🙂 ha. ha. Chocolate and peanut butter are two of my favorite combinations, and I love, love, love guilt-free desserts! I even have all of this in my pantry right now. I seriously am going to have to make this. Thanks for the recipe. BTW, do you happen to have the calorie count?

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      • Holly Waterfall says

        January 16, 2014 at 7:58 am

        Chocolate + PB is always a winner in my book.
        You can get the calorie count here under the Nutritional Value tab: http://myrecipemagic.com/recipe/recipedetail/healthy-peanut-butter-cup-smoothie

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    10. Mary Canaday Gray says

      January 11, 2014 at 8:38 am

      Would like all the nutritional data including carbs and calories and protein before I go out an buy the ingredients.

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      • Holly Waterfall says

        January 16, 2014 at 8:00 am

        Mary - sorry it took so long for me to get this to you - If you go to the Nutritional Value tab on this link, it'll give it all to you! http://myrecipemagic.com/recipe/recipedetail/healthy-peanut-butter-cup-smoothie

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    11. Jenny Layton says

      January 11, 2014 at 7:52 am

      Yum! Can't wait to give this one a try. Mouth is watering right now.

      Reply
      • Holly Waterfall says

        January 16, 2014 at 8:00 am

        I hope you do try it! You won't be sorry!

        Reply
    12. Kayley McCabe says

      January 08, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      I am making this tomorrow! It looks SO good!

      Reply
      • Holly Waterfall says

        January 08, 2014 at 4:52 pm

        You will be so glad you did! Let me know how much you love it!

        Reply
    13. Gaylene says

      January 10, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      What could I use in place of the frozen banana in smoothies? My Hubby is allergic.

      Reply
    14. Holly Waterfall says

      January 11, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      Since the main purpose of the frozen banana is to add a thick/creamy texture (besides nutrition, of course), I would freeze your greek yogurt to get a similar texture.

      Reply

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