Skinny Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake
When I’m craving something sweet, I reach for my blender. I love whirring up a thick smoothie or healthy shake to appease my sweet tooth. Remember the dark chocolate peanut butter I made a few weeks ago? Well, I had this genius idea to throw a few scoops into the blender with some frozen bananas and vanilla almond milk. The result is a thick, peanut-buttery, uber chocolatey shake.
Did I mention it’s healthy? You can have your shake and drink it, too. Sold!
I made this shake using frozen bananas, thick Greek yogurt, creamy peanut butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla almond milk. To sweeten it up a bit, I added a touch of honey.
What? Where’s the ice cream, you ask. There is none. This is an ice cream-less shake. No ice cream means less calories, which means more creamy goodness in my belly. Yeah, that’s what I like to hear. You get banana, peanut butter, and chocolate all in one glass, and it’s oh so deliciously good for you.
This shake is extremely thick. Like, suck-until-your-brain-hurts thick. Turn-it-upside-down thick. Can’t-wait-any-longer-so-you-microwave-it thick. Thick! I make skinny shakes so often that I keep my freezer stocked with frozen bananas. To freeze your bananas:
- Peel and chop your bananas.
- Place them on a cookie sheet in a single layer.
- Place the cookie sheet in the freezer and allow the bananas to freeze completely, about 2 hours.
- Transfer your perfectly frozen banana chunks to a freezer bag and store for future use.
Stock your freezer and prepare for a skinny chocolate peanut butter banana shake addiction.
***Update: Since I received several emails and comments asking how many calories this shake contains, I decided to plug the ingredients into my calorie calculator. One 12-ounce shake is approximately 325 calories.
Skinny Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake
A thick, frothy shake made with frozen bananas, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate. This healthy recipe is perfect for a snack or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients:
1 frozen banana (no substitute)
1/2 cup light vanilla or chocolate almond milk
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon agave or honey
Directions:
Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the shake is too thick, add a little more almond milk.
One 12-ounce shake is approximately 325 calories.