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As you may know, I’ve been drinking quite a few chocolate shakes lately. So much so that I’ve been going through my ingredients fast!
This shake is the happy result of me running out of my usual ingredients.
On the weekend I’ll usually make a double-batch of smoothie for Austin and I to share, but I didn’t have enough ingredients to make a big batch of my usual recipe– so I decided to replace them with a few spoonfuls of peanut butter to help with the “creamy” factor. Holy cow, was it delicious!
What sets this shake apart from my other popular Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake is that it’s sweetened with dates, instead of banana. Don’t get me wrong, I do love bananas in smoothies, but sometimes I don’t want the “banana flavor” that comes along with them. Dates add sweetness without a distracting flavor, making this shake taste downright decadent– remarkably like a liquid peanut butter cup!
And, just in case you don’t already love dates as much as I do, studies have shown that dates can be considered a low-glycemic food and that they may even be beneficial for those dealing with diabetes. So, I hope everyone will enjoy this delectable shake as much as I do!
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Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Shake
Serves 1
Ingredients:
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter*
3 soft Medjool dates, pitted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
3 large handfuls of ice cubes
*Peanuts are one of the crops most heavily sprayed with pesticides, so make sure to buy organic whenever possible.
Directions:
Combine all of the ingredients, except for the ice, in a high-speed blender and blend until the seeds are completely broken down. Add in the ice and blend again to create a thicker shake that’s cold and creamy. Serve immediately.
Note: If you don’t have a high-speed blender, I’d recommend soaking the chia seeds and dates in the water at least 20 minutes ahead of time, or even overnight, to help them break down in the blender easier.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
- 3 soft Medjool dates , pitted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- Pinch of sea salt , if using unsalted peanut butter
- 3 handfuls of ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients, except for the ice, in a high-speed blender and blend until the seeds are completely broken down. Add in the ice and blend again to create a thicker shake that's cold and creamy. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Per Serving: Calories: 512, Fat: 20g, Carbohydrates: 71g, Fiber: 14g, Protein: 14g
Notes:
If you don’t want to use dates, I’d suggest trying my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake instead. It’s very ice-cream-like, it just doesn’t taste quite as much like a peanut butter cup as this one does.
Enjoy!
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Reader Feedback: What’s your favorite shake recipe?
Tis was amazing literally licking the glass. Subbed almond milk for water and Almond Butter but so so good!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Thank you for this recipe! Made it a few times now and we love it!!!
Made this for dinner last night, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. It was insanely delicious. Thank you so much Megan!
So happy I found your recipe; this is definite a go-to whenever I need that quick “fix”…smooth, delicious and very satisfying!!
A few Brazil nuts makes it extra creamy :).
I made this today and it was delicious! I don’t think any of your smoothie recipes have let me down! I love your website. You’ve supplied me with tons of food ideas not only for me but also for my toddler!
how many calories would it be for one serving
I have to admit, I was a little apprehensive about this really tasting like a peanut butter cup. I was wrong!! It was very good and I will definitely be making it again. Thanks!
Made this last night… and again today for lunch. Added a little maple syrup, which made it extra decadent, and some cacao nibs- yum! All I have to say is, this shake is SO filling! I drink a green smoothie with chia seeds every morning so maybe its the peanut butter? Or the combination of everything? But I get SO freaking full after drinking this! Which is awesome, but gives it some time constraints (lol)
If you’re using raw cacao, this would be great as an after dinner desert, as it has lots of magnesium which is a great sleep aid!! Food for thought 😉
This looks amazing except I need to figure out what to use in place of dates as I hate them.