Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie

this Chocolate and almond butter smoothie It tastes just like a chocolate almond butter cup! It’s loaded with healthy fats, protein, and lots of delicious flavors.

Easy Chocolate Protein Smoothie

I love JuicesI think it’s a great way to pack your meal or snack with nutrients. Plus, there are Too much Different varieties. Tropical, berry, peanut butter, green, chocolate… the list goes on.

This smoothie made with almond butter and chocolate is one of my favorite smoothies. It tastes like… Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cupsbut you can only eat it for breakfast. But if you want to eat almond butter cups only for breakfast, I won’t judge you! 😉

This delicious smoothie is quick, healthy, dairy-free, Paleo-friendly, and seriously delicious!

Top of a pitcher filled with protein smoothie with a black and white striped straw.

Required Ingredients

Milk: I use almond milk, but feel free to use regular whole milk, skim milk, or any non-dairy milk of your choice.
Protein powder: Look for a whey protein powder made from grass-fed cows’ milk, or whatever you prefer! Or, to keep your smoothie dairy-free, use a vegan chocolate protein powder.
banana: Frozen bananas are key! You can freeze your own bananas or buy pre-frozen bananas from the store.
Chocolate: Adding a little chopped chocolate gives the smoothie a rich, chocolatey flavor. It’s optional, but worth it!
Almond butter: I use creamy almond butter. Feel free to use whatever brand you prefer.
Honey or maple syrup: For a little natural sweetness.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon gives the juice a light sweet flavor and an extra layer of flavor.

Overhead view of juice ingredients in different bowls.

How to make chocolate and almond butter juice

You can prepare this delicious chocolate smoothie recipe in just 5 minutes!

Combine and mix: In a high-speed blender, blend all smoothie ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Decorate and serve: Pour the smoothie into your favorite serving glass, garnish with banana slices and a drizzle of almond butter if desired, and serve immediately.

Alternatives

Want to delete protein powder?

Get the chocolatey taste with a tablespoon of cocoa powder!

Want to use different nut butters?

Go for it! Anything will do!

Illustration of the ingredients of a banana and chocolate smoothie in a blender.

Do bananas need to be frozen?

Although it’s annoying, we support using frozen bananas. The frozen bananas add a creamy element to this smoothie. Without them, the smoothie wouldn’t be as thick and creamy.

You can freeze bananas whole (they last longer this way) or sliced. If you plan on cutting them up, you’ll likely want to eat them within a few days.

Is almond butter good for protein shakes or smoothies?

Definitely! Not only does almond butter add to the overall flavor of your protein shake, it also adds a good amount of protein on its own.

In addition to protein, almond butter also provides a boost of antioxidants and healthy fats.

Does almond butter help thicken a smoothie?

Yes, almond butter adds a rich flavor to smoothies, and gives them a boost of nutrition. and It contributes to its thick, creamy texture.

There are really no negatives!

A jar of juice being poured into a glass.

Tips and differences

Use frozen bananas. Frozen bananas are the key to getting a thick, creamy chocolate banana smoothie. Fresh bananas won’t give the same consistency.
If you are freezing your bananas for use in smoothies, Freeze them when they’re good and ripe for maximum sweetness.
Apply immediately. Smoothies are best when they’re fresh from the blender!
Don’t want to use protein powder? Try replacing it with 1 tablespoon of collagen peptides and 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.
If you prefer a thicker juice, Add less milk or mix in avocado or frozen cauliflower.
For a thinner juice, Just add more milk.
For an extra boost of nutrition, Mix in a handful of flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds.
Make a smoothie with peanut butter and chocolate. Substitute peanut butter for almond butter if you prefer. I can attest that this tastes a lot like a peanut butter cup.

Submission suggestions

This banana chocolate smoothie is delicious on its own or with extra banana slices and a little almond butter!

You can also make it a little thicker and turn it into a smoothie bowl topped with fresh berries, bananas, granola, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, etc.

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