Description

This creamy chocolate peanut butter smoothie features a rich flavor balanced by a surprising fiery chili chocolate swirl. It’s a quick, protein-packed recipe perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium frozen ripe bananas, cut into chunks
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup plant-based milk (oat milk or almond milk recommended)
2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus 1 teaspoon for swirl
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher)
2 tablespoons plant-based milk, for swirl
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Prepare Fiery Swirl: Combine the dark chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons plant-based milk, and cayenne pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring after each interval. Stir in the 1 teaspoon maple syrup and let cool for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
Blend Smoothie Base: Add the frozen banana chunks, peanut butter, cocoa powder, 1 cup plant-based milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and ice cubes into a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If necessary, add more milk one tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency.
Assemble and Serve: Drizzle about half of the cooled chili chocolate swirl around the inside walls of a tall glass. Pour the blended smoothie into the prepared glass and drizzle the remaining swirl over the top before serving immediately.

Notes

To make this recipe kid-friendly, omit the cayenne pepper from the swirl. Boost nutrition by adding a handful of fresh spinach during blending, as the cocoa powder will mask the color and flavor. For a more substantial meal, add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: beverage
Method: blending
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 490 kcal
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 100 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 47 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: chocolate, peanut butter, smoothie, breakfast, healthy, vegan, spicy, quick, blending