DISCLAIMER: This post was developed in sponsored partnership with Peanut Bureau , however, as always, all opinions are genuine.
My favourite healthy peanut butter chocolate smoothie with banana and flax makes for a balanced breakfast or snack any day!
I am so loving my VitaMix blender lately that I’ve been whipping up smoothies almost daily as a healthy breakfast or easy snack. I even wrote a round up of some of my favourite smoothies here! This peanut butter chocolate smoothie was one of my favourites because it combines my all time favourite flavour combination.
ADD FLAX TO CHOCOLATE -> A HEALTHY CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE
This PB smoothie recipe is a fantastic after school or work snack to get you (or the kids) out of that 3 PM slump and on towards the homestretch called dinner.
Plus there’s no gluten, artificial sweeteners or added sugars in this smoothie! That means you won’t get that crazy blood sugar spike and crash that often accompanies some of these store-bought sugar-filled smoothies.
If serving this as breakfast, this smoothie pairs deliciously with this delicious recipe for Five Spice Peanut and Pumpkin Muffins (below) that I found off of the Peanut Bureau website. These babies are incredibly addictive and good for you.
Are you craving a peanut butter chocolate smoothie now? What’s your go-to after school or work snack?
For more great healthy snacking ideas that will keep you powered until dinner, check out the Peanut Bureau website.
Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie with Banana and Flax
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 large frozen ripe banana diced
- 1 tsp flax
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a large glass and enjoy!
Nutrition
Five-Spice Peanut and Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp large flake oats
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp coarsely chopped peanuts
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened canned pumpkin
- 1/2 c peanut oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a muffin pan. Combine oats, pumpkin seeds, peanuts and brown sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir flours with sugar, baking powder, five-spice powder and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk pumpkin with oil, water, eggs and vanilla. Whisk in peanut butter. Pour onto flour mixture and stir until combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffins pan and sprinkle with topping. Bake for 22 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: The preceding recipe was developed in paid partnership with the Peanut Bureau, however, as always, all opinions are genuine.
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Constance Czekaj says
Used this as a post workout/pre-lunch snack! Super yummy, and not too sweet. Putting this in the recipe stash! Thanks Abbey!
Farrah says
This is such an awesome combination!! :D! Can’t wait to try it out! <3 PB + banana is such a classic! 😀
Abbey Sharp says
Definitely a classic!
Mariangelica @ Chasing Littles says
Delicious. Thanks for the recipe Abbey, can’t wait to try this. I love banana anything so i know i will love this.
Abbey Sharp says
you will totally love it
Christina Bauer says
Whoa, 5-spice peanut muffins?! These look and sound amazing! And, I love adding flax or chia to my smoothies – really thickens them up 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
sooo delicious
Jodi @ Create Kids Club says
I have never tried a chocolate smoothie and I cannot for the life of me think of why I have been waiting so long! 😉
Abbey Sharp says
get on it girl!
Mary says
I’m looking for post smoothie recipes, and this peanut butter chocolate smoothie with banana and flax seeds fits the bill. I usually avoid peanut butter, but I’m tired of avoiding foods that I love, so bring on the healthy nut butter 🙂 They can’t all be bad… right? I have a Vitamix, and I love it, I don’t know what I did without it.
Abbey Sharp says
I love nut butter!!
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
Yum! The smoothie is pretty similar to one I make for a recovery smoothie after a long run. I love the combo of PB, banana & chocolate.
Abbey Sharp says
perfect recovery food
Jessica @Nutritioulicious says
Those muffins sound delicious! Love the addition of five spice in there!
Abbey Sharp says
yes, so unique
GiGi Eats says
I am soooo surprising my husband and making this for him in the near future! He is in love with smoothies these days!
Abbey Sharp says
oh yes, he will LOVE
Athletic Avocado says
PB Banana and chocolate is the most heavenly combo ever!
Abbey Sharp says
The BEST
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
I love all smoothies…especially when banana and PB are involved 🙂 Yum!
Abbey Sharp says
Agreed
Victoria Ess says
This sounds delicious! I love chocolate and peanut butter together!
Abbey Sharp says
It’s a classic combo!