Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (V+GF): a protein-rich, 6-ingredient recipe for a creamy chocolate peanut butter lover’s smoothie. Tastes like a sundae. Vegan and Gluten Free.
So the thing is, Erik and I have been together for seven years. Yup, seven years! Seems like a pretty good chunk of time, right? Like, enough to know all the ins and outs of each other. Nuisances, quirks, pet peeves, the whole gamut of it.
You’d think by now, there’s nothing new left to learn. But one of the best things about relationships with long-held loved ones, life-long besties and basically all of the other people you’ve known forever is that there are always new things to learn.
Case in point: Erik and peanut butter. Alright, let me explain. Here’s how it all started, seven years ago…
So on some undefined occasion that long ago (because I have the best memory ever –> NOT), Erik fawned over some peanut butter lover’s dream dessert. Think: peanut butter bars coated in peanut butter icing, topped with peanut butter frosting (YES, it had both), on a bed of peanut butter, floating down a peanut butter river. Or something. Newly infatuated, crushing, heading towards the neon-lit Love Zone, I duly made a mental note of this.
Then, some time later, he told me he was craving chocolate peanut butter cups. Other things happened in between: first embarrassing autocorrected texts (“Sending you kisses” quickly devolves to “Sending you kids” #Um), Erik knocking a glass of water onto my phone, our first picnic at Golden Gate Park, me putting on my best heels even though they hurt to impress Erik on our first dress-up date, Erik spilling a glass of water onto a TV remote, the first marble cake I made for his birthday that cracked into a perfect Peace sign right down the center, and more hijinks (yes, more).
And then, Erik saying he wanted needed to get that limited-edition peanut butter cup ice cream. So, as you can see, I logically added these bits of info to my Things About Erik That Are True file (including the fact that he spills things, like a lot.) As such, I went about picking up little peanut butter treats for him whenever I saw them: peanut butter fudge, peanut butter cups (duh), peanut butter brownies (I know). I also went about waterproofing everything I had. 😉
Then, I started baking. And in between making everything with coconut and strawberries for my mom, I start making all kinds of recipes with peanut butter for Erik. There were 3-ingredient no bake peanut butter cookies, no bake peanut butter coconut bites, peanut butter pancakes and peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. I was also thinking about making chocolate peanut butter banana sushi from A Mind “Full” Mom for him! So inventive, right?
So you’re sitting there thinking, “Erik must’ve been quite the happy clam!” Right?
… riiiiight?
Um… The answer to that is a bit complicated. So, get this, six years into our journey down Peanut Butter Lover’s Lane, all is well, all kinds of peanut butter sights are being seen/eaten. Erik and I are at a bakery, deciding what goodies to choose. I say, “Hey! (The official greeting for a loved one.) They have peanut butter brownies! Do you want like three of those?”
Erik turns to me and goes, “You know, I don’t like peanut butter that much.”
Uh.
What the?!?
Dude.
And get the peanut butter cups caramel cups outta here!! So I go, “What do you mean, you don’t like peanut butter that much? You’ve always LOVED peanut butter!”
He goes, “No, I haven’t. I just… you know, it’s o-kay. I guess.”
World, turned upside down. I step outside of the bakery, check to make sure that the sky is still on top and the ground is still below. People haven’t started walking backwards. I still love sweets and bakeries still smell like heaven. I look to the left, I look to the right. There are Starbucks straddling each and every street corner.
Everything is still the same.
But Erik is not. O. M. G. So after I calmly order six chocolate chip cookies (two extra to calm my nerves), I walk out. Erik trails behind, oblivious to this major revelation, munching on non-peanut-butter-infused brownies.
We sit down and I’m like, “Dude!!! (Another official term of endearment for loved ones only.) Why didn’t you tell me? Why have I been getting you peanut butter stuff for like ages?”
Erik: “I don’t know. I thought you liked peanut butter.”
Me: “Dude. Yeah, I do, but… I started liking it because I thought you liked it! But now I love it.”
Erik: “Well same here. But except for the love part.”
Me: “Oh geez.”
And for months and months after that, I ribbed Erik for his Peanut Butter Lies. Just, don’t get me started on his Pumpkin Lies. That’s another story for another day.
Funny thing is, in January of this year, Erik told me, “You know what? Peanut butter is really, really good. Like, I LOVE peanut butter.”
Me: “SERIOUSLY?!?”
But between his penchant for spilling things, learning Vietnamese so he could have afternoon family gossip sessions with my Mom and being the most lovable, kind, if not food-interests-confused person I know, Erik is the best.
So I made this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, just for him (and you, but don’t tell him I said that). Because, who knows when he might change his mind, and for some unknown reason, think that peanut butter is just “okay” again.
Until then…
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is:
- the perfect post-gym, post-work or anytime snack
- deliciously packed full of protein
- easy to make
- vegan and gluten free
- tastes like an ice cream sundae, but heavy on the choco + pb
- made with just 6 simple ingredients
- super creamy and sweet-tooth satisfying
If you love chocolate, peanut butter and bananas, this smoothie’s got your name all over it. And if you really want to, you can actually write your name on it. In chocolate syrup. Because, why not?
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 small smoothies 1x
Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (V+GF): a protein-rich, 6-ingredient recipe for a creamy chocolate peanut butter lover’s smoothie. Vegan and Gluten Free.
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas, sliced and frozen
- ¾ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Add bananas and almond milk into blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as necessary. Add peanut butter. Blend until smooth.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, maple syrup and coconut oil. Whisk until smooth and shiny, like melted chocolate.
- Pour chocolate mixture into blender (optional: set aside a teaspoon for drizzle). Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Pour into two cups. Optionally, drizzle with remaining chocolate mixture. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: Smoothies, Vegan, Gluten Free
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Have you had a time when you realized someone you’ve known for a long time actually didn’t like something you thought they did?
I can’t wait to hear your responses.
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Bahahahahaha. MEN! Seriously, I can’t even get started because I won’t stop. They are impossible… that is all I will say. 😉 Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Well, okay.. we could, but do you want to? LOVE the peanut butter story, Demeter. Totally giggling over here and it actually made me think of my father and the one day he decided to not like cheese anymore. Anyways, this smoothie is all sorts of amazing, chicka… but of course it is. You are the smoothie queen! This is like a chocolate Elvis in smoothie form. The hubster would love this, and I will too (sub white chocolate as you know). 😉 Anytime you can have peanut butter and bananas for breakfast AND in a relatively healthy form – that is winning at life! Hope you guys had a fabulous holiday weekend, my lil strawberry shortcake! Cheers! xoxo Pinned (<–duh)
RIGHT?!? How’d I know that you’d understand? That’s why we’re BFFs like that. 😉 Oh man on your dad! What’s up with all of the dad’s in the comments? Lol. These guys… You be sure to give him a big block of cheese for Father’s Day… just for fun! Lol. Smoothie Queen: Okay, I’m gonna have to get that on a shirt or something. Make it official, you know? Small victories in life. Ha! Hope you had a fab holiday weekend too! Thanks for pinning + making me giggle as always Chey. xoxo
this looks great! and i loved the story haha! my hubby flip flops too and decides on a whim he doesn’t like something that i was sure he once loved lol
So happy you enjoyed the story and the looks of this smoothie! 🙂 Oh, your hubs is the same as my Erik! Lol. Oh, them… 😉 Thanks for stopping by Dani!
chocolate + PB+ banana = the most perfect combo ever! This smoothie is everything I want and love!
Agreed! Awesome! I hope you get a chance to try it. 🙂 Thanks Bethany!
Oh my goodness. Erik sure is schizophrenic when it come to his food, isn’t him? I guess it is these little quirks that make us love them all the more. But I am here to tell you girl, if Erik’s “I hate peanut butter” self decides to pay a visit. . .I’ve got your back! I love peanut butter. . .always and forever – cross my heart and hope to die.
And wouldn’t you know it, my post workout lunch day in and day out just so happens to be a protein smoothie. It’s usually of the strawberry blueberry variety but I think it is high time that I branch out and start adding a little variety to my smoothie world . . like this little chocolate number.
That’s one way to put it! Lol. The little quirks really are the best though. 🙂 In the mean time, us PB lovers have got to stick together! 😉 Protein smoothies are the best–sweet and filling. :O I hope you get a chance to try this one. Thanks Lynn! 🙂
Oh gosh, Demeter! I had a similar experience with my dad! Last year I made a vegan potato salad and he raved and raved about it. Then this year he said he doesn’t like potato salad ?!? What! But I made a batch for Memorial Day anyway 🙂 Back to the smoothie – I’ll help you drink as many as needed 😉 It looks so gorgeous. I don’t think even PB haters could avoid it (unless you’re allergic!!)
Oh how funny! There’s been a few dad experiences left in these comments. Poor dads… Lol. Hey, I like to think your dad liked YOUR vegan potato salad, and just doesn’t like all the rest. Right? 😉 Good for you for making it this year, in any case! I sure wish I was there to enjoy some. 🙂 Come on over, I’ve got a nice big one for ya! 😉 Thanks Megan. xo
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Yep, I really enjoyed this post! Oh my – the spills, the terms of endearment, the mistaken identity….THE BEST! Just like this smoothie! I could drink one everyday!!!!
How’d I know this one was right up your alley? 😉 So many hijinks, so little time! Lol. Thanks Annie! I hope you get to try it sometime. 🙂
What a lovely story. My husband and my daughter both of them doesn’t like peanut butter. But I am crazy about it. This smoothie sounds very special. The addition of peanut butter looks outrageously tempting!!! 🙂
Hahaha! Oh what a funny story, Demeter! Here’s hoping Erik doesn’t change his mind too much about peanut butter because this smoothie doesn’t just look fantastic, but sounds fantasticamorigacally delicious! Cannot wait for you to share that pumpkin story! And…wait…what about y’alls mini Erik’s and mini Demeter’s? Will they be peanut-butter fans or will they say “meh” to PB?O h my goodness!!!
Happy Tuesday – here’s hoping your week is fantastic!
So happy you enjoyed it Shashi! 😉 “Fantasticamorigacally” <--Okay, what is this amazing word and how do I pronounce it?? 😉 You are guaranteed to have a good laugh when I tell you all about Erik's pumpkin lies. Lol. Mini Erik's and Demeter's? Oh man! What a thought! Thanks for your hilarious comments as usual, S. 😉 Happy Tuesday to you as well! 🙂 Have a good one!
Your pics are always a treat to watch. This smoothie combo sounds amazingly delicious. Lovely share!
Thanks so much Kushi! Chocolate + PB are such a delicious combo. 🙂
Wow! What a story! I can see how your world was shattered after that! I’m sure that will be a funny topic for years to cone. And really, how could anyone not love peanut butter?! But I guess my husband is the same as yours. He eats it, and likes it, but he doesn’t looove it like I do. This smoothie is absolutely gorgeous, Demeter! I’ve made a similar version before, but without the banana. Sounds like such a great way to start out the day. My peanut butter loving self would have this gone in no time! Pinned, of course! Hope your week is off to a great start!
Lol. That it was, at least in the peanut-buttery sense… 😉 Yes, I will rib him til the end of time! Oh, your hubster doesn’t like it? How fascinating! Well, I think some people love it and some just can do without it, ya know? Thanks for pinning G! Hope you’re having a wonderful kickoff to the week as well. 😉
This is the cutest, funniest story ever! We had a few similar stories too, you see I’m the same enthusiastic as you when it comes to please boyfriends with food. Once he says he likes something I go over the top and make/buy it way too often. Then I always feel like my whole life was a lie when it turns out he actually doesn’t like things that much. I don’t know, I would surely mention it way earlier if I didn’t love something 😀
This reminds me BTW on the story why my dad collected small wooden cat figures. He had one as an old memory or something like that, then somehow people started to buy him more and more, and everybody assumed he loves them. Then after about 5 years on a birthday he finally admitted he actually doesn’t like these things that much. Poor guy 😀
Anyway, this smoothie is so yummy! That’s going to be my boyfriend’s breakfast tomorrow. He is having smoothies every morning. I guess I have to omit the coconut oil, coz we always prepare the smoothies the night before and I’m not sure how the cold coconut oil would work here. I’m gonna let you know tomorrow if he liked it! I mean loved it.
Aw, thank you so much Evi! 😉 You “whole life is a lie” <-- this is exactly what I'm talking about!! Lol. You just get it, Evi. Haha. Omigosh on your dad and those small wooden cat figures! Thank goodness he stopped the madness after 5 years--hey, if it went on for a decade, imagine the sheer amount of cat figurines he would have! Lolol. I wonder what he did with all of the figurines afterward?? Woohooo! Can't wait to see what he thinks of it! I'm not sure how it'll turn out without the coconut oil--it's pretty essential to making the chocolate syrup for the smoothie. Can you melt it? Anyway, can't wait to hear how he likes it! xo
Good question! As I wrote my comment, I was also wondering where are all those cats. Though to be honest I guess he simply threw them away. They were pretty ugly 😀
And the smoothie was super duper delicious! We didn’t make it as fancy as yours, just put everything in the blender (except for the coconut oil) the night before, then in the morning we added the frozen bananas, blended and drank straight from the blender (we are trashy people at 6am). It was like having delicious PB dessert for breakfast. Thanks again for this recipe. We LOVED it!
Lol. Right? Oh, those poor kitty figurines! Hopefully someone more interested in those guys fished them out of the trash… Lol.
It was? YAY!!! Imagine me blowing party horns right now. 😉 Evi, I laughed SO HARD at your trashy comment. Gurl, who isn’t trashy at 6AM? Lol. Thank so much for reporting back! 😉 xo
I only wrote about the 6AM thing so you don’t judge me. Actually I’m always trashy in the mornings, no matter what time I wake up 😀
And yeeeees, super yummy! Can’t wait to make it into a popsicles 😉
LOLOL. I am only here to share embarrassing stories + yummy recipes… judgment not included! 😉 Be sure to let me know how you like ’em. Thanks Evi! xo
Loving your healthified spin that tastes like a sundae in peanut butter & chocolate form. oh yum!!! Your Erik peanut butter story is so funny ~ honestly, I thought all men were obsessed with peanut butter 100%. I know my husband would be cleaning your house for this smoothie! I mean, he’d even be doing the dishes!!! No kidding. Seriously, the presentation is gorgeous. I would pat you on the back right now if I could =)
Healthified spin: I like that! Are all men obsessed with pb? Who knew? Lol. Alright, pb treats in exchange for house cleaning–sounds like a sweet deal! Lol. I’m gonna go ahead and receive your virtual backpat and hand you a nice big virtual choco pb banana smoothie for your hubs. 😉
What a cute story! You guys! Love this smoothie! So creamy and delicious! We make a very similar one at home, but I haven’t used coconut oil. Need to try it this way!
So glad that you enjoyed it Mira. 🙂 Oh, the coconut oil makes for the best chocolate syrup! Hope you get a chance to try it out. 🙂 Thanks Mira!
I grilled my boyfriend endlessly about food preferences before we started dating – I’m pretty sure I know most of the things he likes and dislikes. Although, two years ago for my dad’s birthday I made him this lavish chocolate peanut butter cheesecake adorned with Reese’s peanut butter cups–turns out he doesn’t really like peanut butter and chocolate together that much. I. Was. So. Sad. We all ate it anyway though 🙂 P.S. this smoothie looks fabulous and I love your storytelling <3
Omigosh!!! What a turn of events! I would have loved to partake in your lavish choco pb cheesecake <– just sayin'. Well, now we both know about our sneaky loves. Lol. All that really matters is that you both ate the entire thing. 😉 Thanks J! xo
Oh, you crazy kids!! As long as it all leads to more chocolate and peanut butter for us, it’s all good! Happy happy summer!!
Haha. That we are! Yes to more chocolate and pb. 🙂 Happy summer to you too Kate!
Loved your story, Demeter, so cute and funny, and adorable! This smoothie… you Ieft me with no words other than I have to make it! And write my name on top with chocolate syrup…and I have a pretty long name 😉 . Pinned, of course!
Aw, I’m so happy that you enjoyed it Nicoletta. 🙂 Let’s make sure to write it nice and small. Lol. You’re so funny! Thanks for pinning, friend. 🙂
Did you make this smoothie just for me?? Chocolate and peanut butter is one of my favourite combinations! This smoothie looks absolutely delicious, Demeter! 🙂
Yes!! But don’t tell Erik I said that. 😉 So glad you’re enjoying this Marsha! Thanks for stopping by. 😉
Your story is too funny! Erik and his “love” for peanut butter. 6 years is a long time! He clearly loves you a lot to eat peanut butter for that long when he didn’t really like it. lol Great story! Thanks for sharing! The pics of the smoothie look great! Will definitely need to try it! 🙂
Thanks Jen! 😉 Oh, your use of those quotes is so, so very appropriate. Lol. Good point! That’s love right? Thanks for stopping by! I can’t wait to hear what you think of this smoothie. 🙂
This story!!! It had me cracking up! You and Erik are beyond cute! I totally relate to this post. My fiancé and I have been together for a long time too, and this kind of stuff has happened more than once or twice! (Maybe even more than three times!) 🙂
This smoothie looks incredible! I’m going to head to the kitchen now to rustle up the ingredients and make this yummy smoothie.
So glad I could tickle your funny bone, Lucy! Omigosh, you too??? Goodness, these guys sure do know how to keep us guessing. 😉 Enjoy the smoothie! Be sure to let me know how it turns out. Thanks Lucy! xo
Good morning 🙂 Once again you have me laughing, Demeter! What a story! I can only imagine your shock when, after all this time, Erik says he doesn’t love peanut butter and then, only to say, that he loves it now. Talk about keeping you on your toes, girl!! I’m sure of it. Makes for interesting stories and great recipes, doesn’t it?
I regularly make chocolate peanut butter smoothies ’cause they are THE BEST and, of course, lovin’ your recipe. I haven’t had mine with chocolate syrup and your syrup with coconut oil, cocoa powder and maple syrup looks divine!!! And, I would totally write my name in chocolate syrup on top 😉
Hope you had a great weekend, girl! Stuart says hi 😉
Perfect. 🙂 Nothing better than sharing a laugh with a friend… over really, REALLY embarrassing stories. 😉 LOL: Erik sure does know how to keep me on my toes! Good point, Dawn. 😉 Chocolate syrup: Thanks so much! Haha–you SO would write your name in chocolate on top! Hope you had a great weekend too! Hi Stu!!! xo
I love the chocolate smoothie. Can you please share some more smoothie recipes? Specially strawberry one.
Absolutely! Have you tried these two yet? 🙂
https://beamingbaker.com/vegan-strawberry-peanut-butter-smoothie-v-gluten-free-dairy-free/
https://beamingbaker.com/strawberry-chia-seed-smoothie-vegan-gluten-free/