This smoothie is a dream in a glass. It tastes like dessert but is made from healthy ingredients so it is 100% guilt free. Peanut butter and chocolate are one of my favorite combinations of all time. I always have the basic ingredients in the pantry so that I can make this smoothie for breakfast, lunch or a snack any day.
The banana can be fresh or frozen. If fresh, I add more ice. If frozen, I use less. I always have bananas on the counter and a bag of peeled frozen bananas in the freezer. Dates are a must have as well. Get the fresh Medjool dates and remember to remove the pits.
For the protein powder, I use the chocolate flavored Complete by Juice Plus, but you can use whatever protein powder you have on hand. The cacao nibs are for sprinkling on top or for adding an extra spoonful to the glass for a little crunch.
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
2-3 dates (pits removed)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I use Complete by Juice Plus)
2 tablespoons cacao powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
2 tablespoons oats (uncooked oatmeal)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
8 oz oat milk (or other milk of your choice)
2 cups ice cubes
Cacao nibs for topping
Put all of the ingredients in a high speed blender (I use a vitamix) and blend until the smoothie is a rich and thick consistency, ensuring the dates and oats are fully blended. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy with cacao nibs sprinkled on top.
Enjoy!
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