Cocoa Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe

Total: 5m | Prep: 5m | Serves: 2

Nutritional Information: 253 calories, 7g fat, 131mg sodium, 42g carbohydrates, 5g fiber, 13g protein, 280mg calcium, 2mg iron, 684mg potassium, 10mg vitamin C

Spooky season is upon us, which means it’s almost time for Halloween! And what does Halloween bring? Lots of candy. Looking for a way to get in some good nutrients to offset all the candy that’s about to be eaten? We’ve got you covered! This Cocoa Peanut Butter Smoothie is a great way to add a healthy delicious treat to your weekend as you prepare for the sugar rush!

Protein shakes may be a quick way to get protein and calories. Recipes like this can help you avoid overly processed and sweetened drinks from a coffee shop. Speaking of coffee, you can add decaffeinated coffee to give this drink a creamy mocha flavor.

Ingredients:
1 banana, peeled and sliced (fresh or frozen)
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (if you only have sweetened cocoa, use less honey)
6 ounces plain Greek yogurt (or ½ an avocado will also work)
¾ cup almond milk
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon peanut butter
Optional: ¼ cup of decaffeinated coffee for a rich mocha flavor

Preparation:
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve & Enjoy!

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