When it comes to making milkshakes and smoothies, I’m not usually one to follow a recipe. I typically just toss-in ingredients as I go and hope for the best.
However, sometimes a shake turns out so well, it simply demands to be written down so that I can re-create it again and again, with the same spectacular results each time.
This is one of those milkshakes.
Made of frozen bananas, natural peanut butter, and cocoa powder, this rich, creamy treat is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth–> without the sluggish after-effects from a traditional ice cream shake.
As always, feel free to substitute your favorite nut butter for the peanut butter, or omit the cocoa for caffeine-free dessert.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake (vegan)
makes 24 oz (about 2 servings)
Ingredients:
2 frozen bananas
3/4 cup almond milk (homemade or store-bought)
1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
pinch of sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 ice cubes (about 2 handfuls)
Directions:
Throw all the ingredients into a high-powered blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.
(I like to freeze my bananas whole, for easy measuring, then I break them in half when adding them to the blender.)
Results will definitely be best if you use a Vitamix, which breaks down ice effortlessly, but a traditional blender should also work– though, you may need to add a bit more almond milk to facilitate blending.
Pour into two glasses and serve immediately!
- 2 frozen bananas
- ¾ cup almond milk (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 ice cubes (about 2 handfuls)
- Throw all of the ingredients into a high-powered blender, and blend until smooth and creamy. (I like to freeze my bananas whole, for easy measuring, then I break them in half when adding them to the blender.)
- Pour into two glasses and serve immediately!
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Happy sipping!
Reader Feedback: Do you ever follow recipes for smoothies or shakes? What’s your favorite flavor combo?
Yummm! I’m like you – I rarely follow recipes for smoothies, except when I’m making one for the blog, in which case I try really hard to remember to measure things! You’ve just triggered a hard core craving for nut butter!
Looks so comforting & sounds delicious. Immediately slotted into next weeks food shop
Thank you!
I typically don’t follow a recipe…maybe once in awhile…maybe for this one!:) Looks so creamy..my fav kind of shakes!!
One of my go-to smoothies for sure!
That looks awesome! I’ll have to try that one!
Yummy, what a great dessert!!! Are you sure you got the servings right… Looks like one delicious serving to me
Ha, yes it’s just ONE serving for Austin, too!
this looks so good! i usually just throw whatever in there for my smoothies! my current favorite: banana, pineapple, ice, orange juice, and a ton of spinach (like 2 cups!) sooo fresh and deliciously green!
For smoothies, I don’t usually follow a recipe. Just use whatever I’m craving, but this looks absolutely delicious. I am so happy I splurged on the vitamix! I love it
Have you tried using unsweetened chocolate almond milk in a smoothie? To. Die. For.
mmmm… this looks so delicious!
I made a banana smoothie with greek yogurt about an hour ago!
Definitely making this tomorrow though!
Looks sooo yummy~ but how do you offset all of the carbs? We are trying to watch our intake of sugars~ ohhh it is sooo hard!
I’d consider this shake a “treat” rather than an every day indulgence. No need to worry about offsetting the carbs if you work it into your week as a dessert.
LOVE this so much, in fact if you want it to be EVEN healthier I make it with just frozen bananas, PB & almond milk-don’t need maple syrup or the cocoa
My mouth is watering, this looks delicious!
This is SO delicious. I made it last night and I couldn’t believe how YUMMY it was. Thank you for posting this!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Ummmm…. You did it again!!! Unreal!!! I didn’t have ice cubes so used frozen strawberries.
Amazing!! Thank you!!!!
-Michelle
I didn’t have enough banana so I put some yellow squash in mine. So yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Great idea! That sounds delicious!
I stumbled upon your site tonight and decided to try this recipe. Everyone loved it! Thanks so much for the great recipes.
I’m so glad you all enjoyed it!
What brand of natural peanut butter do you buy and do you keep in it in the fridge. Yours looks so creamy. Mine is so thick from keeping in the fridge I struggle to measure or spread it easily. I love the flavor but can only really use it on warm Ezekiel bread the best. Always looking for other brands to try.
The one pictured above is the organic brand from Whole Foods– it was freshly opened and stirred, which is why is looks so creamy. I do keep my peanut butter in the fridge, so it does get thick, but I think that actually helps the texture of the milkshake!
When I’m making it on a regular basis, I’ll just use a normal spoon to measure (rather than a measuring cup), since it doesn’t have to be “exact” to turn out delicious! Hope you enjoy it!
I just made this and it was delicious! I ran out of cocoa powder so I borrowed some of my husband’s chocolate protein powder and it was amazing! Thanks so much for sharing – I’m out to buy some ingredients to try some of your other recipes
I made it with almond butter. It was amazingly good! Thanks!
I finally made this and is very good!! My blender struggled with the ice a bit but I just kept turning it off and shaking it or stirred it.
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I finally made this and all I can say: YUM!!! LOVE IT!! Thank you!
i use a vitmix to blend ice milk shakess but have a hard time with it pushing everything above blades and having to stop and shake. how and what speeds do you recommend blending milk sahkes with ice?
I always start my shakes on the “low” setting– and use my tamper to keep everything moving. You can always add a bit of extra liquid, if needed, too!
Hi,
thanks!
I have an allergy to bananas. Can you think of any replacements that would still give it the right texture and good flavor? I see one reader used squash. Maybe avocado would work, like your chococado recipe.
I haven’t tried anything else with this particular recipe, so you’ll have to report back to us if you have any success!
I’ve been craving a shake for weeks, finally Googled it and your site popped up. This is my first time on your site. I just made and had some of the Chocolate PB shake and it filled my craving. I’d probably ditch the PB next time and increase the syrup or add some dates soaked in coconut water for a bit more sweetness.
Had a slight brain freeze
) but it was worth it. Now on to make your Mac and cheese with broccoli and mushrooms.
YUUUUUMMMMM.
I make this using organic soy and i leave out the salt and serve it to my husband and I after working out. With the potasaium and protein it’s a great muscle rejuvenation and snack!!
I also cannot believe I spelled potassium like that.
This milkshake is seriously amazing. I am trying to go sugar free (fruit OK)and I have been craving a chocolate milkshake. I made this without the maple syrup and with unsweetened coco powder. It was a single serving, so I used 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter and 1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter (bell plantation). To die for! I cannot believe I can have something that tastes this delicious on a sugar free diet! Thank you for posting!
I make the same thing, but use a few dates for sweetness; I like it sith a little nutmeg in it, too. It’s a fave post-workout treat here!
Dec. 2012 – just made this, and it came out nice and smooth, with the right balance of chocolate and peanut butter. It was pretty darn close to the heavenly version I remember getting at the few places in NY City that offer a vegan chocolate peanut butter shake.
I used some chocolate soy milk I already had open, rather than almond milk, and backed off the cocoa powder just a bit, since my milk was already chocolate flavored. I used an ordinary blender, and the ice rattled around a bit, but was eventually all broken up smoothly into the shake. I only had crunchy organic peanut butter around, but had no nut bits at all – nice and smooth. I let my bananas thaw a bit first, and blended the ice in last.
I selected this over other recipes on the net, some of which called for dates, and am very pleased with it. Thanks for sharing this. I am curious as to what difference the one tsp of vanilla makes, and may try this without it sometime.
Glad you enjoyed it, Michael! I added the vanilla extract hoping it would mimic the flavor of vanilla ice cream, which I love in my milkshakes. I’m sure it will taste delicious without it, too!
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I just made this and it was delicious! This will be my go to guilt-free milkshake for those days I can’t help but give in to my cravings. Thank you.
Hi there
This looks delicious, as do all your recipes, but I am a little confused in relation to food combining – my understanding is that fruit should never be combined? Are bananas an exception? Or is it dependent on you? I am new to food combinig as its my last resort to deal with stomach bloating.
Thanks
Justine
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I’ve been making a version of this smoothie for a while now, definitely one of my favorites. I also add ground flaxseed for the omega-3 fatty acids and lignans, the extra fiber doesn’t hurt either.
Wow! This looks fantastic! I’ve made something similar adding vanilla egg white protein or whey protein. I hadn’t used almond milk though. I plan to try it. Readers could replace the maple syrup with several drops of clear stevia liquid, added to taste. I love adding cinnamon or pie spice to banana smoothies!
You do a fantastic job of showcasing so many fabulous fruity and healthy recipes. I love your site!
Chef Rachel
Oh, this also works with macadamia, almond, or cashew butter for a variation or for someone who avoids peanuts.
ummm is it true that milk nullifies the antioxidant properties of cocoa powder?
I have heard that milk does cancel-out the benefits in coffee, so I imagine that it may have some effect on the benefits of cocoa as well. However, there are no conclusive studies that prove this theory either way at the moment.
Luckily, all of my recipes are milk-free, so that’s not an issue for us!
Fabulous!!! Thank you for sharing!
Just made this to test out my brand-new Vitamix. It tastes great… a dessert without the guilt! Thanks for posting!
wow… i’ve just tried this, SOOOOOO DELICIOUS!!!! thank you for sharing your fantastic recipies
Oh my word! Just tried this recipe this morning and it is delicious! New favourite combination. I usually don’t follow recipes but had to try this one. Glad I did! Thanks for sharing
For those of you who don’t own a Vita Mixer, I have a Waring Pro blender that is much stronger than many conventional blenders. I’ve had mine for 12 years or more and had good success (though it’s nothing like a Vita Mix). I think I paid about $60 for it.
I don’t have a Vita Mixer either, I just used my Hamilton Beach food processor and it worked fine!! Creamy and smooth.
This was so freakin good and I did NOT use the maple syrup! I served in a frosted glass. Thank you Detoxinista!
I laid on the couch with my head tilted back for what felt like 5 minutes…just waiting for the last drop of this shake! It was thick, delicious, and rich. While I wouldn’t begin replacing meals with it, this chocolate peanut butter banana milkshake makes for a tasty treat you don’t have to feel guilty about. I’m about to go throw a couple more bananas in the freezer for round two, maybe a small pinch of cinnamon on the next one? Thanks for the recipe!
All I can say is DELICIOUS!!!! I have no guilt when I drink this shake and I actually feel a little more energized afterwards. I can’t get enough thanks so much for posting it!
OMG I just made these and they are delicious!!! My 10-year-old loves them, too!
Are you kidding me? W-O-W
I just made this and I cannot believe how amazingly delicious it is. I almost feel guilty eating it while my kids are sleeping upstairs. I substituted for light soy milk and skipped the syrup. This is definitely a new favorite.
I am SO happy to have found your webpage here! You have some awesome tips for people that are beginning like my family, to eat a more healthy way!
I will for sure be visiting this site!
Just made this and YUM! Thanks!
yum! this is delicious! I added some stevia too:) so so good:)
Thank You Thank You Thank You….so good!!
Has anybody tried this without the maple syrup? How is it? Is it needed?
It’s definitely not needed!
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The best shake I have EVER had in my entire life!
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OMG So good!!!
Made a few changes to suit what we had -
1 banana only (not frozen)
some chocolate AND regular almond milk
and used raw honey because I ran out of maple syrup last week lol
It was delicious, sweet but not overpowering. Will be pinning and making again for sure!
I just made this last night for the family…it was a big hit! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I just pinned it too!
I actually made this for my kids and they didn’t like it. However, I had some too and I thought it tasted just like a chocolate milkshake with a hint of banana. I have no idea what is wrong with my kids.
. I used more ice and raw honey instead of syrup but holy bomb. It was good. And I don’t even like peanut butter!
I LOVE your blog & this recipe rocks! I didn’t have almond milk so I used a little water instead & it still turned out great. I also added a handful of kale & substituted almond butter, soooo good! Thank you for all the great recipes & tips.
Cindy,
I have to watch my sugar intake and have now incorporated almond milk and brown rice powdered
meal replacement for my lunches.
So when looking for a variety of recipies that incorporates almond milk I came across your peanut butter cocoa drink.
Tried it tonight WOW!!! That’s all i can say. First of all I love thick malts but no can do anymore.
This is off the charts. I used Rapunzel organic coca. Going to add coconut to my next one THANKS!!!
Way too rich for me. Was it because I didn’t add any ice because we disnt have any. Tasted like i was drinking straight chocolate.
Your recipes never cease to amaze me. Thanks, Megan!
I’m using a ninja, so I blended the ice into a “snowy” texture in the mini processor first. It solved the problem of the rogue ice chunks and made it exactly the consistency of a frosty! Also, I used frozen coconut water for the ice cubes and didn’t add any sweetener. SO GOOD!!!!
Made this tonight. Delicious! I was wondering how many calories are in a serving?
THANK YOU for this recipe! This has become a total staple for me! I love it for breakfast and also for a late night snack when I need something sweet and I don’t feel guilt! I love this!!
My husband suggested going out for ice cream treats at our favorite local dairy and I said no… I wanted to make this instead! I made 1 serving using 3 ice cubes, 1.5 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1.5 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder (for a richer chocolate taste), roughly 3/8 cup of almond milk, few grains of salt, & 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Delightful! I skipped the maple syrup since a) I didn’t want the extra sugar and b) I noticed that you responded to another commenter that the maple syrup was not necessary. I know you’re not into counting calories, but for me this was probably slightly fewer calories than a similar sized ice cream shake and definitely way less sugar, too.
This was absolutely AMAZING! I’m not really a favor of peanut butter, but it looked so yummy in the picture I had to give it a try! Can not believe how delicious! Can’t wait to pass this recipe on to my clients! Thanks for a winner!
OOPS! *not really a “fan” of peanut butter! – Guess I was so excited after trying this I was completely confused! Yummy brain freeze!
made the shake but it was not thick .what did I not do right .tasted good but just like a drink not a shake.
So delicious! My husband toddler and I love this shake, thanks for sharing!
This is just so, so good.
Thanks for this recipe, I pinned it a few weeks ago and decided to try it this week! We have had it twice already and the kiddos LOVE it.. They only thing I did different was use coconut milk instead of almond since that’s what I buy.. Delicious!!!
I just made this but made it with PB, Frozen Bananas, Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk, Kale, Flax seeds and it is to die for! No need for ice since the frozen bananas made it icy cold.
It tastes more like a dessert or a treat though.
I just made this but made it with PB, Frozen Bananas, Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk, Kale, Flax seeds and it is to die for! No need for ice since the frozen bananas made it icy cold. It tastes more like a dessert or a treat though.
