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5 from 2 reviews

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

1 minute
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:12/27/21
Updated:9/2/22
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Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie made with 4 simple ingredients and a blender. This tastes like a chocolate peanut butter dessert!

chocolate banana smoothie in glass on table.

Healthy chocolate banana smoothie recipe

Chocolate for breakfast? Sign me up! This Chocolate Banana Smoothie is creamy, nutty, chocolatey, and deliciously sweet. It’s the best way to start your day!

This chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie always comes in handy when there isn’t any time to enjoy freshly baked Banana Muffins, Healthy Popsicles or a Chocolate Donut for breakfast. It’s so simple and quick while still crushing your chocolate cravings! The best part is it’s healthy and fit for the whole family.

All you need is a blender and 4 easy ingredients to make this smoothie recipe. You can add as many extras as you like or top each glass with fun toppings, like whipped cream or chocolate chips. Yum!

chocolate peanut butter smoothie in glass on table with straw coming out of it.

4-ingredient chocolate smoothie

Even though this smoothie is made with just 4 ingredients, it’s still healthy, decadent, and chocolatey. It’s the perfect quick and easy breakfast, post-workout snack, or afternoon pick me up. These are the ingredients you need:

  • Banana – This recipe uses 1 banana, but here’s a tip! Instead of wasting your old and spotty bananas, place them in the freezer to use later on in smoothie recipes. Frozen bananas transform into an icey and creamy treat when blended.
  • Cocoa powder – It’s what makes this chocolate smoothie chocolatey!
  • Peanut butter – Use creamy peanut butter, but for a double chocolate banana smoothie, use chocolate peanut butter instead!
  • Milk – Use regular milk or your favorite dairy free milk.

How to make a chocolate banana smoothie

No special equipment needed here! Simply pop everything in a blender and sip away. This easy peanut butter banana smoothie is ready to enjoy after 3 simple steps:

Add all of your smoothie ingredients to your blender.

Blend until smooth.

Pour into a glass and enjoy!

rich chocolate smoothie in glass on table.

What else can you add to a chocolate banana smoothie?

Think of this recipe as a blank canvas. You can stick to the 4 simple ingredients or add even more to make the chocolate smoothie of your dreams. Here’s what I recommend adding:

  • Protein – Add a scoop of your favorite chocolate or peanut butter flavored protein powder to turn this into the perfect post-workout snack.
  • Oats – Blending quick oats or rolled oats (regular or gluten free) will also help make the smoothie extra filling.
  • Coffee – No time for a hot cup of coffee? Add a splash of cold brew, coffee, or espresso to the smoothie for a caffeine boost on the go.
  • Seeds – Like hemp seeds or chia seeds!
  • Greens – Frozen kale or spinach.
  • Sweeteners – If your smoothie isn’t sweet enough, you can blend a drizzle of maple syrup, agave, or honey with it.

Tips to make the best chocolate smoothie

  • You can use frozen bananas – When blended, frozen bananas become super creamy and take on the same texture as ice cream.
  • Add ice – To help your smoothie taste extra icey and chilled.
  • Toppings! When you want to go all out, top your smoothie with a drizzle of peanut butter, chocolate chips, homemade granola, banana slices, cacao nibs, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or chopped nuts.

Looking for more smoothie recipes?

  • Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie
  • Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
  • Watermelon Smoothie with Strawberries
  • Orange Smoothie with Watermelon and Banana
  • Banana, Strawberry, Pineapple Smoothie

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Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie made with 4 simple ingredients and a blender. This tastes like a chocolate peanut butter dessert!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 1 minute minute
Total Time 1 minute minute
serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant based
  • handful of ice cubes

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients into a blender and pulse until creamy and smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Author: Pamela Reed
Course:Drinks
Cuisine:American
Keyword:chocolate banana smoothie
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  1. Guy says

    January 24, 2022 at 10:17 am

    Tasty, Love the flavors, however it would be more nutritious if raw cacao was used instead of cocoa.

    Reply
  2. Mary Frances says

    June 19, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Chocolate, peanut butter, and banana, is there any better combination of treats?

    Reply
  3. PassTheKnife says

    June 18, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    Mmmm!!! This looks so yummy and refreshing. I bet the same recipe with nutella would be a crowd pleaser.

    Reply
  4. laurasmess says

    June 18, 2014 at 12:20 am

    I love these photographs. The chocolatey smoothie against the yellow with the white distressed timber is blissful! I bet the smoothie is even better 😉 x

    Reply
  5. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:21 am

    Wonderful smoothie. I love making banana smoothie, one of my daughter’s favorite. They like to sprinkle the cocoa on top of the smoothie instead of mixing all together. Either way it is delicious.

    Reply
  6. Emma @ Fork and Good says

    June 16, 2014 at 6:11 am

    I want to drink this. I want it so badly! It’s boiling in my office right now, and I can only imagine how fantastic a nice old milkshake would be…. yum!

    Reply
  7. meemsnyc says

    June 16, 2014 at 2:01 am

    That looks delicious!!

    Reply
  8. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    June 16, 2014 at 1:40 am

    I just threw some bananas in the freezer the other day. Definitely trying!

    Reply
  9. Kelly says

    June 15, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    This smoothie sounds fantastic! Love the chocolate and banana combo but with the double chocolate and peanut butter as well? Mmm, count me in!:)

    Reply
  10. Jess @ Sweet Menu says

    June 15, 2014 at 1:49 am

    Wow would love one of these right now! Come to think of it, I think I have all the ingredients on hand – fabulous!

    Reply
  11. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    June 14, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    This is my idea of the PERFECT smoothie!!!!

    Reply
  12. Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    June 14, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    So clever to use the frozen banana! We love PB banana smoothies, but I’m pretty sure the double chocolate will add a fantastic new twist to our fave recipe!

    I love bananas (and banana muffins, etc!) and putting them into smoothies is such an easy way to get the nutrients! Thanks for a yummy recipe, Pamela!

    Reply
  13. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    June 14, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    I agree everything should be double chocolate!!!

    Reply
  14. Samina | The Cupcake Confession says

    June 14, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Chocolate peanut butter??? I need to get my hands on some of that pure heavenly stuff! Wow!!!! This is one smoothie I’ll be happy to have no matter what time of the day it is! 😀 The additional double dose of chocolate makes it all the more irresistible!

    Reply
  15. Sophie says

    June 14, 2014 at 11:38 am

    I know that this works because I do this with added almond butter! It is very tasty & ooh so refreshing too!

    Reply
  16. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says

    June 14, 2014 at 11:36 am

    Looks tasty. Love new smoothie recipes.

    Reply
  17. Consuelo - Honey & Figs says

    June 14, 2014 at 7:17 am

    Double chocolate AND peanut???? Hello new favorite snack! This smoothie sounds sooooooo great!
    Enjoy your weekend Pamela! xx

    Reply
  18. Anna says

    June 14, 2014 at 1:51 am

    Ummmm, whats chocolate peanut butter and where do I get it?
    It really isn’t smoothie weather, but maybe if I can find some chocolate peanut butter Ill layer up and turn the heater up. 🙂 Defo bookmarking. Thanks Pamela. Happy weekend to you. x

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    • Pamela says

      June 14, 2014 at 11:41 am

      Hey Anna, check out your peanut butter aisle to see if they have chocolate varieties. I use Peanut Butter & Co here in the states but I believe Jif and Skippy also make Chocolate as well! 🙂

      Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    June 14, 2014 at 12:52 am

    Smoothie time! Isn’t it the best?! Yours looks fantastic…and smooth.

    ela h

    Reply
  20. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

    June 13, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    I make a version of this smoothie all the time, except I use almond milk, almond butter, and add in some ground flax. I love it!

    Reply
  21. Koko says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Mmmm perfect desserty smoothie! And chocolate with peanut butter- who could resist!?

    Reply
  22. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    This smoothie looks yummy and delicious Pamela!

    Reply
  23. Monica says

    June 13, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    Just love every single thing about this. Must be so satisfying!

    Reply
  24. Shashi says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    “Everything in life should be double the chocolate” Amen sister!
    And double chocolate -with peanut butter and banana – is just mind blowingly awesome!

    Reply
  25. cheri says

    June 13, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Hi Pamela, love this smoothie, great combination!

    Reply
  26. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Mmmmm smoothies… it’s one of summer’s greatest pleasures! And what’s better than chocolate? Answer: double chocolate!

    Reply

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