Chocolate + peanut butter = the best food combination yet to be discovered. This smoothie is so creamy and delicious, it’s almost like you’re having a chocolate milkshake. You’d never even know that it’s healthy for you and actually contains… gasp… vegetables!
This smoothie is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth, and it’s also filling enough to be a meal! In fact, it’s packed with protein (Greek yogurt and peanut butter), fiber (veggies and chia seeds), and healthy fats (peanut butter and chia seeds), making it a nutritional powerhouse of a breakfast. Plus, who doesn’t love eating chocolate for breakfast?!
Personally, I prefer using low-fat Greek yogurt when I make this smoothie, because it makes it extra thick and creamy and it also adds great nutrients to the smoothie. However, if you’re sensitive to dairy, you can either:
- Use a non-dairy yogurt (such as almond- or coconut-based yogurt)
- Use canned pumpkin or unsweetened applesauce (I promise you won’t taste them!)
- Skip the yogurt altogether and add a protein powder.
Next up, throw everything in the blender and blend until smooth and creamy. I always start with a small amount of liquid (almond milk, water, etc.) and then add more if it’s not blending well. This way, the smoothie stays extra thick and creamy, and it’s easier to eat it with a spoon from a bowl. However, sometimes my hands slip and I pour in a little too much almond milk, making it too runny. If this happens to you, then no need to worry! Simply throw in a few ice cubes to thicken it up!
After that, pour it into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings. Even though I choose different toppings every time I make a smoothie, I almost always add some sort of granola or muesli for a bit of crunch and for some extra whole-grains and fiber.
One of my favorite store-bought muesli blends (most of the time I like to make my own) that I’ve found to date is Seven Sundays. They offer so many different fun flavors, and they’re all loaded with real ingredients, not a lot of sugar, and nothing funky that shouldn’t be there! They even offer grain-free options for those who may be sensitive!
So next time you’re in the mood for something chocolate-y but also nutritious, whip up this quick and easy chocolate peanut butter smoothie bowl! And while you’re at it, you might as well add some chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or granola on top. After that, dig in and enjoy!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 small frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen cauliflower florets or riced cauliflower
- ½ cup frozen sliced zucchini
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt *
- 1 TBSP peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 TBSP cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 TBSP chia seeds
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ – ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract optional
- 3-4 ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If necessary, add additional almond milk or some ice cubes in order to reach desired consistency.
- Pour smoothie into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings: fruit, sliced bananas, a drizzle of peanut butter, cacao nibs, unsweetened shredded coconut, etc.
