Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

5 from 4 votes

Love Reese's cups? Try this nutritious twist on this classic flavor in a peanut butter cup smoothie that's easy to make at home.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks, Smoothie

Cuisine: American

Servings: person

Calories: 442kcal

Author: Dr. Nena Stefanovic

Ingredients

1 banana ripe, pre-sliced, frozen
1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
½ cup milk
½ cup Greek yogurt plain
2 tablespoon peanut butter
ice cubes

Instructions

Peel and slice the ripe banana before freezing it for at least a few hours or overnight.
Combine the frozen banana slices, cocoa powder, peanut butter, milk, Greek yogurt (and honey or maple syrup) in a blender. Add the ice cubes if you prefer a thicker consistency.
Blend all the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more milk; if it's too thin, add a few more frozen banana slices or ice cubes.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or thickness to your preference by adding more honey/maple syrup or adjusting the consistency with additional milk or frozen banana.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy this tasty, creamy smoothie!

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Notes

Frozen bananas go best in this recipe to create the perfect creamy, ice cream-like texture. But you can always use a fresh banana and add ice cubes to the mix before blending.
Unsweetened cocoa powder is recommended because sweetened cocoa powder contains sugar or other sweeteners. And banana is sweet enough that there is no need for additional sugar.
Add maple syrup, honey, or any other sweetener if you like the smoothie sweeter.
If you don't like using regular milk, you can use any other type of milk. Great non-dairy milk options are soy milk, oat milk, unsweetened almond milk, or coconut milk.
Suppose you're looking for a substitute for peanut butter due to allergies, preferences, or dietary reasons. Several alternatives can provide a similar texture or flavor profile: almond butter, cashew butter, or pumpkin seed butter.
You can always add some chocolate chips to your smoothie to satisfy your sweet tooth and achieve a rich chocolate flavor.
Use Ripe Frozen Bananas: Ripe bananas that have been frozen add natural sweetness and a creamy texture to the smoothie. So you don't need to add additional sweeteners. Also, slice the banana before freezing for more effortless blending.
Natural Peanut Butter: Choose natural peanut butter without added sugars, salts, or oils for a healthier option. It provides a richer flavor without the unnecessary additives.
Texture Variation: If you prefer a thick smoothie, add more frozen bananas or a handful of ice cubes. For a thinner consistency, increase the amount of milk.
Customize your smoothie by adding a handful of spinach for extra nutrients, a dash of cinnamon for warmth, or a tablespoon of chia or flax seeds for fiber.

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