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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

drinks· smoothies
August 23, 2018

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie – Chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and frozen yogurt are blended together to make a killer afternoon snack

It’s officially been 2 weeks since baby girl has been home with us! It’s been a challenging two weeks but also quite rewarding. I can already tell how much she’s grown and cannot wait to watch her continue to grow each day. I am most looking forward to see her smile and giggle at us!

Being home with a newborn doesn’t give me much time to eat, believe it or not. I didn’t think anything could get me to miss a meal but nonstop feedings and diaper changes sure do fill up a day!

To keep my belly full, I’ve been turning to quick meals that I can eat with one hand – sandwiches, snack bars, and smoothies. One of my favorite smoothies is my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie. 

Shocker. Yet another recipe highlighting the perfect duo that is chocolate and peanut butter. But there’s no denying how much I love these two ingredients together!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie topped with banana slices, peanuts and chocolate syrup Top view of Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

One of my favorite things about this smoothie is the consistency – it’s perfectly thick yet still drinkable from a straw. That is due to the fact that the recipe uses a room temperature banana – not a frozen one. When using a frozen banana, I got an icy consistency that wasn’t drinkable in the slightest.

My other favorite thing about this smoothie is the perfect balance of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana flavor – neither one stands out too much. Instead, they all come together to make one combined flavor.

Closeup of Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie  with chocolate syrup drizzled across the top

To make the smoothie, it’s just as simple as you’d expect – add all the ingredients to a blender and blend. However, the ratio of ingredients is super important in this recipe. If you ignore the ratio, then you could end up with a super liquidy smoothie or worse – a thick, icy mess.

Here are a few more tips to make sure this smoothie comes out perfectly:

  1. To ensure everything blends properly, I add the liquids first, then the soft solids (banana and frozen yogurt) and then top with the ice. This ensures that the blender doesn’t stall.
  2. I like the extra thickness that the frozen yogurt adds to the smoothie, but you can always use Greek yogurt in it’s place and get the same consistency. The only difference is that the smoothie may not be as cold

And that’s all there is to it! I love having this smoothie as a snack but I’ve also enjoyed it for breakfast. I wake up with a sweet tooth so this is the perfect thing for me to enjoy first thing in the morning. How do you plan on enjoying this smoothie? Let me know in the comments below!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and frozen yogurt are blended together to make a killer afternoon snack
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Servings: 1 12-ounce smoothie

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla frozen yogurt
  • 1 medium banana
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender (add ice last) and blend until smooth (about 45 to 60 seconds). Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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  1. melon sandbox says

    December 15, 2025 at 9:33 pm

    Banana and peanut butter smoothies are quite easy and simple to make. How about I try it with Greek yogurt?

    Reply
  2. SevynFrankie says

    May 26, 2025 at 9:10 am

    I love blending chocolate, peanut butter, and banana into smoothies for a perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. This combination provides a satisfying energy know more boost and rich texture. It’s my go-to post-workout treat that satisfies sweet cravings while delivering protein, healthy fats, and potassium in every delicious sip.

    Reply
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    My mom always says you need to pay attention when driving, but it’s very difficult if you don’t know exactly where you’re going.

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  4. orabelle hana says

    March 15, 2024 at 12:45 am

    There’s also ocean butter flagle

    Reply
  5. tiki take toe says

    September 29, 2023 at 3:28 am

    It’s a great for morning!

    Reply
  6. Kelsey says

    August 27, 2018 at 9:19 am

    Smoothies for breakfast or snack is always a hit with me! My son loves peanut butter so I cannot wait to make this for him to try!

    Reply
  7. Heather says

    August 27, 2018 at 6:54 am

    Peanut butter and banana are such a favorite flavor combination of mine and I love that I can now enjoy them together in a smoothie! Perfect way to start the day

    Reply
  8. Nicole says

    August 26, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    Mmmm! My toddler son would love this!!! It looks nice and thick

    Reply
  9. Kitty says

    August 26, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Congrats on the new baby!!! I’m sure these smoothies wil help you keep up your strength. Hang in there mama!

    Reply
  10. lauren says

    August 26, 2018 at 7:56 pm

    Congratulations! We just reached week 1 with our new little girl so I can definitely relate! I will definitely be trying this recipe because chocolate pb and banana are amazing AND I need one handed snacks too!

    Reply
  11. Elaina says

    August 26, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    Peanut butter and banana are two of my favorite smoothie ingredients right now. The banana adds just the right amount of sweetness and the peanut butter has some healthy fats & protein to keep you full. I need to try a version like yours with chocolate to make it even better! 😀

    Reply
  12. Anne Murphy says

    August 26, 2018 at 11:50 am

    And yes, the order you put it in the blender does matter… LOL That sounds like a delicious combination! And congratulations on the new baby!

    Reply
  13. Sri Mallya says

    August 26, 2018 at 10:12 am

    This combination can never go wrong. So creamy and delicious.YUMMY!

    Reply
  14. Eileen Kelly says

    August 25, 2018 at 10:24 pm

    A delicious smoothie! The combo of PB and chocolate is absolutely perfect for me. A great start of the day or after work out snack!

    Reply
  15. Emily Leary says

    August 25, 2018 at 6:29 am

    Chocolate peanut butter and banana is such a winning combination and I love that you used vanilla frozen yogurt in this recipe. Looks and sounds seriously delicious!

    Reply
  16. Renee Gardner says

    August 24, 2018 at 10:32 pm

    You can’t go wrong with peanut butter and banana. It’s always been one of my favorite sweet and savory combinations.

    Reply
  17. Amanda Martin says

    August 24, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    Chocolate and peanut butter are one of my favorite flavor combinations! Will definitely be making this 🙂

    Reply
  18. sonia says

    August 24, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    This looks lipsmacking delicious !! my boys love peanut butter and will definetly dig this! yumm cant wait to try it!

    Reply
  19. Jamie Young says

    August 24, 2018 at 11:39 am

    My favorite flavor combo! This looks delicious! And why have I never thought of popping a few peanuts on top? Yum!

    Reply
  20. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    August 24, 2018 at 11:38 am

    Yum!! Chocolate peanut butter is a match made in heaven! This smoothie is going to be a favorite!

    Reply
  21. Tara says

    August 24, 2018 at 11:18 am

    Congratulations! This definitely looks like the perfect smoothie to have around with a newborn at home. Such wonderful flavors!

    Reply
  22. Whitney says

    August 24, 2018 at 10:59 am

    This smoothie has all of the best flavors! I love it! Will be making ASAP!

    Reply
  23. cassy french | blissfully her says

    August 24, 2018 at 10:19 am

    yum!! i struggled to eat consistently when my daughter was a newborn. this is definitely quick & easy – and i’ve actually been craving one of these! definitely will try out your recipe! pinning for later!

    – cassy | blissfullyher.com

    Reply
  24. Tara says

    August 23, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    Great combination of flavors for a smoothie!

    Reply
  25. Laura Liira says

    August 23, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks so delicious! thanks for posting!!

    Reply
  26. Mariah says

    August 23, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    This looks so delicious for a brunch item or just a yummy on-the-go treat!

    Reply

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