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This delicious smoothie bowl is thick, creamy and full of chocolate and peanut butter flavor!
Ingredients
- Unsweetened almond milk: 1 cup, plus more as needed
- Frozen banana: 1 medium (125 g)
- Protein powder: 1 serving vanilla or chocolate (30 g)
- Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
- Peanut butter: 2 tablespoons
- Pitted dates: 3 (21 g)
Instructions
- Add liquids:
- Add the milk to a high speed blender.
- Combine ingredients:
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender.
- Blend:
- Start blending on low then slowly increase speed to high and blend until completely smooth and creamy. If needed, add a little more almond milk to reach desired consistency.
- Serve:
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
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Notes
Increase liquid to 1 1/4 cup to make this into a drinkable smoothie.
To reduce the calories and carbs, omit the dates.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 smoothie | Calories: 503 kcal | Carbohydrates: 56 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 22 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 766 mg | Potassium: 841 mg | Fiber: 11 g | Sugar: 31 g | Vitamin A: 78 IU | Vitamin C: 10 mg | Calcium: 390 mg | Iron: 6 mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use a different milk instead of almond milk?
Yes, you can substitute with oat, soy, or any other milk you prefer for a similar creamy consistency.
- → How can I make it more drinkable?
Simply increase the almond milk to about 1 1/4 cups to create a pourable, smoothie-like texture.
- → Is it okay to skip the dates?
Yes, omitting the dates will reduce sweetness, carbs, and calories, but the banana still provides natural sweetness.
- → Can I use chocolate protein powder?
Absolutely. Chocolate protein powder enhances the rich, cocoa-forward flavor of the smoothie.
- → What toppings go well with this smoothie bowl?
Try sliced banana, cacao nibs, granola, or a drizzle of peanut butter for extra texture and flavor.