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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 25 Comments

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This Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie recipe is sponsored by Almond Breeze.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie…a chocolate lover’s dream. Sweet, creamy, high protein, no added sugar, and made with only 3 ingredients! 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie...a chocolate lovers dream. Sweet, creamy, high protein, no added sugar, and made with only 3 ingredients!

I know, I’m smoothie and shake crazy. But they are just so good and simple. I love whipping up a smoothie for breakfast or snack or dessert for that matter. In fact, I’m known to make a smoothie for dinner if Eric is out and not coming home for dinner. Less fuss and mess to clean up. I’m simple like that.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie...a chocolate lovers dream. Sweet, creamy, high protein, no added sugar, and made with only 3 ingredients!

With the H.O.T dog days of summer we are experiencing, we all need more smoothies in our life anyway. Last week Eric and I went up to DC for a business trip for him (he took the NFLPA Sports Agent Exam). Wahoo. It’s been a dream of his since college and to see this come to fruition is really exciting. We will find out his results September/October. #proudwife

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie...a chocolate lovers dream. Sweet, creamy, high protein, no added sugar, and made with only 3 ingredients!

Anyway, in DC while he was in seminars and taking the exam, me and my baby bump trekked it around the city. We’re talking 9-13 miles a day X 4 days.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie...a chocolate lovers dream. Sweet, creamy, high protein, no added sugar, and made with only 3 ingredients!

I LOVED all the walking… but with this heat and 20 additional pounds around my midsection and the achy feet, I didn’t really know how to dress and not look like a total tourist. This mama MUST wear tennis shoes at this point. #ohpregnancywoes I literally took a minimum of 3 showers a day because I was constantly sweating. Let’s just say, I was happy to come home to the afternoon rain and continuous AC.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie...a chocolate lovers dream. Sweet, creamy, high protein, no added sugar, and made with only 3 ingredients!

Anyone else ready for cooler temps? Hands raised high over here. The only thing is cooler temps for me also means a newborn and a new business for my husband. It’s going to be a CRAZY fall. Go cool off with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie...a chocolate lovers dream. Sweet, creamy, high protein, no added sugar, and made with only 3 ingredients!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie


  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie…a chocolate lovers dream. Sweet, creamy, high protein, no added sugar, and made with only 3 ingredients!


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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk
  • 6 tablespoons peanut flour (or powdered peanut butter)
  • 1 large frozen banana
  • 1 cup ice
  • drizzle of chocolate syrup, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in the blender and process until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 smoothie
  • Calories: 315
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 27g

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Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Corey Mclean says

    August 21, 2017 at 9:33 am

    Can’t wait to try this later. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Chelsea says

    September 6, 2015 at 8:33 am

    Hi!
    I’m a smoothie freak as well… I have one for breakfast every morning! Love your recipe.. but where did you find the unsweetened chocolate almond milk?! I buy unsweetened vanilla for mine, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen that anywhere!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      September 21, 2015 at 11:02 am

      It’s hiding in the shelf stable milk section!

      Reply
  3. Jodi says

    August 27, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    Oh gosh- I’m 27 weeks pregnant and kind of want this right now at 8:30pm- I may be heading to the store now for chocolate almond milk! Also- my husband took that test a couple years ago and is now an NFL agent for his brother! Awesome for you guys! Good luck on the last leg of your pregnancy too!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      August 27, 2015 at 8:43 pm

      ah that’s so cool about your hubs! congrats on your little bundle of joy too– I say go for the shake, it’s all for the baby, right? 😉

      Reply
  4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    August 1, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Chocolate almond breeze I always have in the fridge so this recipe is one I will be making tomorrow for breakfast!

    Reply
  5. Jill Gibbs says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    Um – yum. Chocolate and peanut butter AND banana. I didn’t know I could have dessert for breakfast. 🙂

    This might be a silly question though – why peanut flour or powdered peanut butter? Why not the real creamy delicious peanut butter? (That admittedly I have stocked enough of in case the world ends, I’ll be okay.) Too much sugar? Or simply a better blend?

    And please don’t worry about another smoothie recipe. I love them all. I always come here first when I’m looking for new ones!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      July 31, 2015 at 8:13 am

      Not a silly question. Peanut flour has no added sugar and is a little higher in protein than powdered peanut butter, so peanut flour is the preferred choice but it can be harder to find. You can totally use the creamy peanut butter it will just be higher in calories and fat//and much lower in protein and fiber.. I didn’t test this out though. If you substitute creamy PB I’d only use 1 tablespoon instead of 6. Hope this helps 🙂 Glad you like the smoothies!!

      Reply
  6. Courtney Robinson says

    July 30, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    Awesome recipe! I am also a sports RD and this would be a great cooking demo recipe for our athletes.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      July 31, 2015 at 8:15 am

      Thanks Courtney! I didn’t think of that but you’re right. A great way to boost protein intake too without using protein powder that are often slammed with sugar.

      Reply
  7. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    July 30, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    chocolate and pb, enough said! 🙂 This looks superb!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      July 31, 2015 at 8:17 am

      YES!! Thanks Rachel.

      Reply
  8. Brittany says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:57 am

    Hi fellow Central Florida blog sister!! Dropping by to show you some love and I loooooove your blog. And this smoothie! We are a dairy-free family so it’s perfect for a sweet and tasty treat. Putting on Pinterest now!!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      July 31, 2015 at 8:19 am

      HI!!! It’s great to connect with you. Thanks for stopping by and appreciate the pin 🙂

      Reply
  9. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:46 am

    Oh the heat in DC… I loathe it! My in-laws live there and I refuse to visit in the summer. Totally JK… but I wish we kept our trips to winter time! The humidity! Glad you came home to AC and this refreshing beverage 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      July 31, 2015 at 8:20 am

      It’s super hot there right now… we did have some breezy mornings. I definitely miss all the walking!

      Reply
  10. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Oh this has my name all over it!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      July 31, 2015 at 8:20 am

      🙂 You got it!

      Reply

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