Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

This salted chocolate peanut butter smoothie is so thick and creamy, it tastes more like a milkshake than breakfast! Made with just a handful of ingredients and ready in 5 minutes, it's sure to be your new favorite morning treat.

Chocolate and peanut butter is one of those combinations that never gets old - and this salted chocolate peanut butter smoothie is proof of that! It blends up so thick and creamy that it honestly tastes more like a milkshake than a breakfast smoothie, and that little hit of salt at the end takes it completely over the top. It's been on steady rotation in my house lately and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

The best part? It only takes 5 minutes and a blender. Whether you're rushing out the door or just don't feel like cooking, this one always delivers.

If you're a fan of smoothies for breakfast, don't skip my Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie, or my fav Strawberry Blackberry Banana Smoothie- both are so good!

Why you should make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie:

• It's delicious- like drinking a dessert!
• It comes together in about 5 minutes. Who doesn't love a quick snack/meal?
• You can't taste the frozen cauliflower, which is amazing because you get to sneak a veggie in without even knowing it!

Recipe Ingredients

• frozen banana- I used a full banana in my smoothie, but you could certainly use half. If you don't have a frozen banana on hand that's ok!, see my notes below on how to get a thick smoothie!
• frozen riced cauliflower- this a secret ingredient I like to sneak into my smoothies because it doesn't taste like anything, it makes your smoothie fuller, and it's a great way to sneak a veggie in! I typically find it by the frozen vegetables in the grocery store.
• protein powder- I used vanilla protein powder because that's what I typically drink, but chocolate would be amazing in this! You can omit the powder as well if that isn't your thing, you might just need to use less milk.
• peanut butter- any nut butter would pair well in this smoothie, peanut butter is my favorite though!
• milk- I used almond milk, but you can use any kind of milk! You could also just use water as the liquid in this recipe.
• chocolate- I typically have some sort of dark chocolate chips on hand, so that's what I used here. Cocoa nibs or a chopped up chocolate bar would work as well!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: In a blender, add the frozen banana, cauliflower, protein powder, peanut butter, and salt. Start with ½ cup of milk and blend until smooth. Use an extra ¼-1/2 cup of milk depending on how thin you want your smoothie and how high-powered your blender is.

Step 2: Add the tablespoon of chocolate to the smoothie and blend again, until the chocolate is blended into bits.

Step 3: Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!

What can I use in a smoothie instead of a banana?

You can use a few things! I would personally swap it with ½ cup of greek yogurt + some ice cubes to give it the creaminess that a banana would. You could also try swapping it for an avocado + some ice cubes and adding some extra sweetener (like honey or maple syrup).

Tips & Tricks

• Using a good blender will give you the creamiest smoothies, but it doesn't need to be super expensive or fancy! My go-to blender is this one- it's only $80.
• Frozen bananas are the best for smoothies. I sometimes buy an extra bundle at the store, bring them home and peel them to go right into the freezer. That way I always have a stash on hand for a quick smoothie or bowl!
• I buy riced cauliflower in the frozen section of my grocery store- I can usually find it at Target and other stores. It's great because it already comes riced and it's so easy to scoop into smoothies.
• If you like thick smoothies, start with less milk and add gradually until you get a thickness you like. If you add too much and your smoothie is too thin, blend in a few ice cubes.
• You can customize this smoothie to your liking- want to add another fruit or veggie? go for it!
• Make this into a smoothie bowl by using less milk (for a thicker consistency) and adding toppings like granola, chia seeds, sliced banana, strawberries, cocoa nibs, shredded coconut, and drizzled peanut butter.

Storing

Smoothies are best the day you make them, but you can store it in an airtight container for 1-2 days in the fridge. I would give it a good shake/mix before drinking.

You can also freeze your smoothies. Place it in a freezer-safe jar like a mason jar, and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost it overnight by placing the smoothie in the fridge the night before you want to drink it.

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