Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please. Especially when it’s a healthier way to have chocolate. This may not sound very healthy, but don’t let the words “chocolate” or “shake” fool you. There’s lots of good-for-you ingredients in this–banana, peanut butter, honey, unsweetened cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, and low-fat milk (you can sub non-dairy products in this, too). This shake has a super-rich chocolatey taste with a hint of peanut butter and banana and it’s so smooth and creamy!
If you like having chocolate in the morning, make this for breakfast. Or drink it for an afternoon snack…or have it as a dinner dessert–it’s great any time of day! One thing to remember is that you do have to plan ahead a little–you need to cut a banana into chunks and put in the freezer so it’s frozen when you make your shake–I usually do this the night before I’m going to make it.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BREAKFAST SHAKE by NancyC
Makes 1 (10-ounce) serving
- 1 medium banana, cut into chunks and frozen (do this the day before you’re making it, or at least several hours ahead of time)
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt or soy yogurt
- 1/4 cup low fat milk, soy milk, or almond milk
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour in a glass and serve immediately.
This shake is a real treat and while it’s great for breakfast, I really like making it in the afternoon–that’s when I tend to crave chocolate. When would you make this?
Linked to Wow Me Wednesday, Wonderful Wednesday, Whimsy Wednesday, Full Plate Thursday, Let’s Get Real Friday, Foodie Friday, Inspire Me Monday.
NancyC 
I love this smoothie, one of my all time favorite combinations, it’s so satisfying.
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It sure is! 🙂
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This satisfies my chocolate craving too ! A very nice combination.
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Yum, yum, yum! I agree, even though it would be a lovely breakfast treat, the best time to whip one up would be in the afternoon, or as dessert after a light dinner. Can’t wait to try this!
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Hope you like it! 🙂
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Hi Nancy, adding peanut butter is so clever, I bet this is delicious!
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Cries I’m not allowed this because of my fodmap diet 😞
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yummy and tasteful, tnks dear for sharing
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You are so welcome! 🙂
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PB and chocolate is one of my favorite combinations… I normally think of it as only a dessert. Thanks for opening my eyes to a healthier possibility!
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A great breakfast or snack that tastes like dessert!
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Yes, it definitely hits the spot when you want something chocolate! 🙂
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Oh yes pls!! My munchkin would love this to pieces! Trying soon 🙂
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Hope you like it!
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Now that’s a smoothie I can’t resist 🙂
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It definitely is irresistible for chocolate-lovers! 🙂
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Two of the best combinations!
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I agree, Susan! 🙂
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wow this looks heavenly…
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Sounds like my new favorite thing!
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This sounds amazing!
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Now there is a wonderful smoothie! It sounds great.
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Hi there. I’m stopping in from Let’s Get Real tonight. Your smoothie recipe caught my attention right away. You can’t go wrong with chocolate, banana, and peanut butter. So satisfying when my chocolate cravings hit…..which can be any time of the day really.
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Yes, this shake definitely satisfies those chocolate cravings! 🙂
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I love that photo, so pinning for sure! I have this shake many times in the afternoon for a snack for the boys but I leave out the milk products due to lactose intolerance and just swap out for almond milk. Your making me so hungry I am think about making my self one right now!
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Hope you enjoy this shake, and thanks so much for pinning! 🙂
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Hmmm… I’ve made chocolate protein shakes before – but I never added peanut butter. I’m going to have to try that! Thanks!
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You’re welcome, Anne–hope you like it! 🙂
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What a great shake, we will love this! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your post with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
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Thanks, Miz Helen!
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Yum, yum!! We love smoothies and shakes for breakfast.
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