No Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

chocolate peanut butter protein shake without banana in a glass jar topped with crushed peanuts.

No Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Author: Katie

This delicious smoothie-style shake combines creamy peanut butter with some chocolatey flavors. It's high in protein, refined sugar-free and packed with nutrients and healthy fats.

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan

Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 cup plant milk
2 tablespoon natural peanut butter *see notes
3 Medjool dates, pitted *see notes
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 scoop protein powder of choice *see notes
1 teaspoon cacao powder
5-7 regular ice cubes

You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

If your dates aren't soft, soak them in very hot water for about 10 minutes, then drain.
Place all the ingredients into a (high speed) blender and blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more dates, maple syrup or honey.
If you prefer a thinner consistency, gradually add more milk. For a creamier texture, add an additional tablespoon peanut butter or ice cubes.

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Notes

Milk of choice: Any type of milk would work such as soy, almond, oat or cow's milk. Using soy milk as a non-dairy milk will ensure that you're getting all of the essential amino acids as soy is a complete plant protein.
Protein Powder: You can use any unsweetened protein powder of your choice such as regular whey powder or a vegan protein powder.
Texture: This shake is thick and creamy like a smoothie. If you prefer a thinner consistency, simply add more milk until desired consistency.
Medjool Dates: This recipe calls for Medjool dates because of their caramel-like flavour. If you can't find any, simply use "normal" small ones but you might need to use more.
Meal prep: For some quick and easy grab-and-go breakfast, put all of the ingredients into the blender and store it in the fridge overnight. Then all you need to do the next morning is blend and transfer it to a smoothie or glass jar.

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.

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