[RECIPE] Protein Smoothie – Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Comforter

Things not going your way? Need some comfort food?

Here’s one of life’s most comforting flavor combos from Sally at sallysbakingaddiction.com And it’s full of protein – a whopping 28 grams of protein in 1 huge smoothie – no protein powders either!

As Sally says, “If you’re anything like me, when life throw’s you a curveball – the only thing to keep you afloat is a spoonful of peanut butter studded with chocolate chips. Peanut butter and chocolate is a winning combination no matter how it’s paired.” (I love her Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies, too. Full of oats, high in protein and healthy – if you can stick with just one or two. A great little hunger buster. They taste great made with coconut oil in place of the butter – and not just for vegan guests ... but I digress, lol!)

This’ll sure help you come up with some great new ideas for your own smoothie recipes – energising, if not the best for weight loss! Check out this dreamy creamy delicious recipe below and let me know how you like it too.

Sally goes on to say…

I am not a fan of protein powder at all because it tastes like chalk dust to me. Maybe I haven’t found a good brand yet? I’ve been searching for years. And to be honest, it’s quite pricey! I’d rather take in protein from pure sources.

Because of all the protein, this smoothie will not have you starving 5 minutes later. It held me over for hours. And the best part? It tastes so damn good. There, I said it. Damn good, you guys.

So go ahead, indulge in life’s best flavors swirled together. Fuel your muscles, tickle your taste-buds, please your palate, brighten your day and enjoy!

Recipe: Protein Smoothie – Chocolate Peanut Butter

Ingredients (Serves 1 very large smoothie)

• 1 large ripe, frozen Banana, peeled, sliced

• 2-3 Tablespoons unsweetened Cocoa Powder

• 6 oz 0% Greek Yogurt (or 2%, flavored or unflavored)

• 3/4 cup skim Milk (or your favorite kind of dairy or

  nondairy milk)

• 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter (any kind you like)

Optional: a little Honey, maple syrup, or agave

28 grams of protein. No protein powder. Chocolate + peanut butter = perfection.

Tips:

1. I would start with only 2 Tablespoons of cocoa powder, blend, and then add 1 more for a stronger chocolate taste. You may need to stop and stir/scrape down the sides of the blender a few times. Drizzle glass with 1 teaspoon of chocolate syrup (optional) and enjoy!

2. For a less sweet smoothie, leave out the honey.

3. Go green! Add 1 cup of your favorite greens for added nutrition. For example, spinach or kale. (You won’t be able to taste them underneath all the peanut butter and chocolate tastes.). However, I find this can make for an unappetizing look but, if you can get past the appearance, greens make a healthy addition.

NOTE: Are you fed up with bananas that ripen before you're ready to eat them?

Do NOT toss them! Instead, peel, slice and put in the freezer. Then you have ready frozen bananas to make your smoothies extra creamy.

Source: Sally
Photo: Drink Me Healthy

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