Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

This Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is so delicious, it's hard to believe it's healthy! This creamy, protein-packed smoothie is ready in just 5 minutes, and it's perfect for breakfast!

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• Why you should make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie:
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• Step-by-Step Instructions
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With warmer months approaching, it's time for less cooking and more smoothie making! Smoothies are my go-to (especially for an easy breakfast) because they are so easy to make and pack so many nutrients into them!

This salted chocolate peanut butter smoothie is currently on a steady breakfast rotation in my house. It's just so creamy and delicious, most of the time I forget that it's healthy and good for me! It's the perfect meal for when I'm in a rush because it only takes 5 minutes to make.

If you love smoothies for breakfast, don't skip my Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie, or my fav Strawberry Blackberry Banana Smoothie.

Why you should make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie:

• It's delicious- like drinking a dessert but good for you!
• 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!
• Depending on what kinda of protein powder you use, this smoothie has over 20g of protein in it! Plus lots of fiber and healthy fats, making it a nutritious and filling meal.

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 protein 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!

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Frequently Asked Questions:

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- here is a brand you can find at Target and other stores (any brand will do!). 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- you can halve the banana or peanut butter, use chocolate protein powder (or no protein powder), and add more veggies like spinach.
• 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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