Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten Free, Protein-Packed, Dairy-Free)
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie (V, GF, DF): a super thick & creamy protein-packed smoothie that tastes like hot chocolate in PB milkshake form. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich, No Sugar Added.
Peanut Butter. Hot Chocolate. Smoothie. Yep, you heard me right. Make that deliciously right. Everyone, gather ‘round, I’ve got something really special for you today: a super thick, super creamy, super-in-All-the-Ways scrumptious Peanut Butter Lover’s smoothie that I seriously contemplated calling a milkshake. Because: YUM!!
Okay, fine… I’ve heard that saying “YUM!!!!” exactly like that, stylized like that, is overused and blah blah blah. But I sooooo don’t care. Because: YUM!!!
Friends, I’m beyond excited by this recipe because:
1) I’ve seriously been sitting on this guy for like 3 months;
2) it’s one of my favorite smoothie recipes to date, and ya know how much I love mah smoothies!!
3) er… please just erase all visuals I left in your mind by saying, “sitting on this guy for like 3 months.” Smoothies probably aren’t the best recipe to sit on. Come to think of it, are there any??? .
4) this no-joke tastes like hot chocolate, in frozen form, upgraded peanut-butter style;
5) I get to write another list. Which is oddly very satisfying. Any takers?
I’m bursting at the seams (another freakish visual) to tell you how this came about! A very sweet reader, Liz we’ll call her–oh alright, her name really is Liz (hi Liz!!!)–left an even sweeter comment on my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. She said, “Maybe it’s just me but these cookies reminded me of a mix of a chocolate peanut butter shake + hot chocolate.”
Didn’t you just instantly crave that exact thing when you read it?? Yep, that’s exactly how I felt! My smoothie-lovin’ self was immediately inspired to whip up a Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie… that tasted just like a peanut butter shake + hot chocolate combined. .
Once I got a chance to clear out my schedule for some very careful kitchen experimentation, I got down to business. I started with my Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Smoothie, drew some inspiration from my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie and from the cookies Liz loved so much and got to work.
The result was so delicious, satisfying and totally deserving of its namesake (I like to think). So hopefully I didn’t let ya down, Liz! 😉 As for why I ended up taking so goshdarn long to release this recipe… well, you have holiday madness to blame for that. The clock was ticking on my pumpkin pie smoothie and my peppermint mocha frappe, so those needy buggers got pushed to the front of the list. Well, they told me the holidays would be demanding, but who thought it’d be so literal??
Anyway, I hope you love this recipe just as much and my family and I do. To be frank, all of us have been utterly clueless as to what hot chocolate recipes mean when they’re not quite, eh… in hot chocolate form.
Oh, you know what I mean! Like, what are hot chocolate cookies? Are they chocolate cookies that are made with hot chocolate mix? Were steaming cups of hot chocolate pushed into some kind of magical transformation machine and zapped into cookie form? (If so, I’ve got to put a mocha frappe into that machine…)
What about hot chocolate cake?? Like, how did bountiful, coconut-whip topped, giant cups (bowls with handles attached) of hot chocolate turn into comparatively dry layers of cake… completely lacking in liquid characteristics… uh, what was I saying? Now all I can think about is cake and bowls of coconut whip. YUM!!
Ahem. Back on track…and don’t even get me started on frozen hot chocolate. What an oxymoron. But here I stand, the biggest, goofiest human embodiment of oxymoronism. Okay fine, I just finished typing that word and it turns out it’s not even a word. Go figure.
But thankfully, before I could overthink this whole frozen HoCho concept, I got the ol’ blender out. A good, sturdy blender always saves the day, don’t you think? My final (but not really, because change is good) conclusion is… the combo of cinnamon and cocoa powder make this Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie a new, proud member of the hot chocolate family.
What do you think?
While I for-realsies eagerly await your responses, allow me the pleasure of telling you all about my Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie. It’s:
- super thick and creamy, like a milkshake
- rich, chocolatey and oh so hot chocolate… y
- vegan, gluten free, dairy free
- so easy to make
- awesomely No Sugar Added
- deliciously protein-packed
- bursting with peanut butter flavor
- made with healthy, feel-good ingredients
- plant-based and allergy-friendly
- made for both frozen and hot beverage fans
- just 5 ingredients
- perfect for a post-workout snack, pre-gym visit…
- and dessert or just ‘cuz
Grab a blender, your most deliciously frozen bananas, a few more ingredients and your appetite. This is gonna be GOOD. I’m so pleased to spend time with you in the kitchen! Be sure to let me know what fun, experimental, or even just old-fashioned classic smoothie recipes you’d love to see on the blog. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this one! In the meantime, tell me:
When do you love to enjoy a smoothie? Before a workout, as a special dessert treat, or…?
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten Free, Protein-Packed, Dairy-Free, No Sugar Added)
- Yield: 2 smoothies (about 4 cups) 1x
Description
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie (V, GF, DF): a super thick & creamy protein-packed smoothie that tastes like hot chocolate in PB milkshake form. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie
- 4 medium bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk*
- 1/4 cup unsalted, natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Toppings
- – Ground cinnamon, chocolate shavings, coconut whip, unsalted, natural creamy peanut butter (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Add bananas into the blender, blending until crumbly. Add almond milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Add peanut butter. Blend until smooth. Add cocoa powder and cinnamon, blending until well-incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the blender periodically, as needed.
- Pour into two cups and enjoy! Optionally, top with cinnamon, chocolate, coconut whip, and peanut butter.
Notes
– Adapted from my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (V, GF, DF), Vegan Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie and my Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Smoothie.
– *I like my smoothies super thick, but if you prefer a more liquidy version, add up to an extra 1/2 cup of almond milk (for a total of 1 cup almond milk).
– More smoothie recipes (all vegan + gluten free): mango chia seed smoothie, chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie, strawberry chia seed smoothie.
– High protein treats to go with your smoothie (all V, GF, and DF): cranberry coconut bites, chocolate peanut butter rice crispy treats, peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies.
- Category: Frozen Drinks, Smoothies, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Packed
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Hi Demeter,
This is a wonderful recipe. I loved this so much that I featured it on my post 11 Warm Smoothies For Winter.
I have not shared the exact recipe, only one image from here, a small quote and all credits given to you and linked back to this page.
Have a fantastic day!
Katherine from GreenThickies.com
Hi Katherine! Thanks so much for linking to my recipe! Have a great day too! 🙂
So much chocolate-y goodness right here, Demeter. This smoothie sounds amazing, and looks so thick and creamy! Just the way I like them! 🙂 Hope you have an awesome week! xo
Thank you, Marsha! It’s safe to say that we agree on all things chocolate and peanut butter! 🙂 Hope you have an awesome week too! xoxo
Hi Demeter,
I just made this! It was DELICIOUS and so easy! My hubby loved it. We each had a glass of thick, rich, frozen goodness. Thank you for all your fantastic recipes!
Hi Lucy! 🙂 I’m so pleased that you and your hubby enjoyed it! 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to try my recipe out. <3
I don’t even know where to START with all this chocolate and peanut butter deliciousness! I think by pinning it so I don’t lose it! 🙂
Haha. Sounds like a fine plan! Thank you, Kate! <3
This was yummy. I had to use 3/4-1 cups of milk or it wouldn’t be drinkable. When I used 3/4 cups of milk it reminded us of a Wendy’s Frosty! Very yummy.
Hi Bridy, glad you were able to adjust it to your liking and that you really enjoyed it! It’s been ages since I’ve had a Wendy’s frosty! You’ve totally inspired me to work on a homemade version for the summer. 🙂
I would love to see what you come up with. I think I will try it without the peanut butter, add a bit more cocoa powder and some vanilla.
I didn’t eat Wendy’s Frosties very often but they are very good!
Thank you! Your soon-to-be creation sounds wonderful. 🙂
Frozen hot chocolate? Only Demeter can think of something like that hahah 😀 This smoothie looks AMAZING… as ALL your smoothies btw… 😉 I could literally drink a gallon of this deliciousness! Loving, sharing and pinning my friend. Have a great weekend! :*
YEP!!!! I’d first heard of frozen hot chocolate like a decade ago when I was in New York. I was intrigued from the start! Thanks so much, Natalie! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! xo
I was super sick this past Monday and now all I’m craving is cold drinks – thank goodness this beautiful creation fits the bill. I hate that frozen hot chocolate is such an oxymoron but is so delicious in real life. Adding PB was such a fabulous idea. Thanks Liz (and Demeter!!) 🙂
I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you feel much better, Jessica! 🙂 Yep, frosty drinks are the best right after you get sick. Hope you get to try! And ditto on thanking Liz! 🙂
Now THIS is what Fridays are made of! Peanut butter and chocolate, in smoothie form, that tastes like hot chocolate?! SIGN ME UP! This seriously looks amazing, Demeter! Thick smoothies are my favorite, and anything with pb and chocolate is a winner. And I love how healthy this is, too! Drinking this sneaky goodness, but feeling like it’s dessert, is the best thing ever. Pinned, of course! Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
HUBBA HUBBA!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness I WANT THIS THIS THIS THIS!! 😀
This baby has all of my favorites in it and I want to dive right in. It reminds me of a frosty! Would I win mom of the year if I surprised my kiddos with this on Valentine’s Day?
That’s what I love to hear! You know, I’ve been told that a couple of my chocolate smoothies taste exactly like a frosty! 😉 YES, you so would! Let me know how it turns out if you do, Karen. 🙂
Mmmmmm Peanut Butter! How are you Demeter? Hope you’re doing great. I’ve missed a lot of your recipes but now I’m back hehe ☺️
Hi Sheryl! So nice to see ya around! 🙂 Things are going great! How are you?
Ummm THANK YOU LIZ for sparking some creative genius in my bestie, the beaming (still no) baker! Smoothies are indeed the jam and all your flavors are just so fabulous!! This one is obvi no exception!! I mean peanut butter AND hot chocolate in a milk shaky smoothie form?! SWOON! These look epic, my dear! These days I need all the help I can get to get out of bed, and these beauties are IT! Pinned of course! Cheers mi-lovely! 😉 xoxo
Go Liz!! 🙂 Haha. I’ve got to earn my moniker, right? 😉 Sending you big hugs and good vibes, Chey. Muah muah, MUAH! xoxo