High-Protein Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup–Inspired Smoothie is a creamy & tasty smoothie. This smoothie contains almond milk, banana, plain yogurt, peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, coconut oil, and flaky sea salt. These are very simple items, but they contain whole-milk yogurt, so this smoothie is not suitable for a dairy-free diet. You can utilize dairy-free yogurt to make this smoothie safe for dairy-allergic individuals. This smoothie is prepared in 5 minutes, good to have as a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or sweet afternoon treat. We would easily stock this smoothie in the refrigerator for a given period of time, so it is best to make it when needed and enjoy it fresh. Serve this smoothie with whole-grain toast, fresh berries, apple slices, or roasted almonds.
STATS:
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Prep Duration: Five minutes
- Serving size: 1 smoothie
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
- Total time: 5 minutes
- Course: Breakfast, Snack, Beverage
- Diet: High-Protein, Vegetarian
- Serving: 1
EQUIPMENT:
- High-speed blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving glass
INGREDIENT:
- 1 medium banana
- ¾ cup plain almond milk
- ½ cup ice
- ¼ cup whole-milk plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp. peanut butter
- 2 tsp. cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
- ¾ tsp. unrefined coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt
- One tbsp. chocolate chips — mini
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BANANA:
- We utilize the ripe banana as it is convenient and quick for us. It would offer natural sweet taste and a creamy texture in smoothie. We have to freeze it beforehand so it helps make the smoothie thick & cold without the ice cubes addition.
ALMOND MILK:
- Add the unsweetened plain almond milk to the smoothie to provide a smooth liquid base without adding sugar. We have to utilize the unsweetened variety so the smoothie doesn’t become too sweet.
YOGURT:
- We have to utilize the whole-milk plain yogurt to make the smoothie creamy & rich & it also offers protein. It would also offer a light tangy taste.
PEANUT BUTTER:
- Include the natural smooth peanut butter to add the signature peanut butter cup taste while including protein & good fats. We have to mix the peanut butter properly then add if it gets separated..
COCOA POWDER:
- Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to offer a deep chocolate flavor so the smoothie will not become too sweet. It pairs nicely with peanut butter & banana.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- We utilize the mini semisweet chocolate chips to include small bursts of chocolate throughout the smoothie. They also help make the smoothie taste like a peanut butter cup.
COCONUT OIL:
- We have to use a small quantity of unrefined coconut oil to add rich taste in smoothie & increase its creamy texture.
FLAKY SEA SALT:
- Include the flaky sea salt to garnish it. It will to balance the sweet taste & enriches the chocolate & peanut butter taste. You would also omit it if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the almond milk, frozen banana, yogurt, ice, cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla essence, & coconut oil in blender & blend for one minutes till the mixture get creamy & thick.
- Include mini chocolate chips and blend again to distribute them then add the smoothie in the glass.
- Add the chocolate chips and flaky sea salt on top and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Whole-grain toast
- Scrambled eggs
- Fresh berries
SNACKS:
- Apple slices
- Greek yogurt
- Roasted almonds
TOPPINGS:
- Chopped peanuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Cocoa powder
- Flaky sea salt
POST-WORKOUT:
- Boiled eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Banana slices
TIPS:
- We have to freeze the banana slices so they get blend easily.
- Add the Greek yogurt instead to add more protein in this smoothie.
- Include some almond milk if the smoothie gets thick.
- Don’t add sweetened almond milk or cocoa powder or the smoothie becomes overly sweet.
- Include one scoop protein powder to enrich protein in the smoothie.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We have to drink the smoothie fresh for the best taste but we would add it in the covered jar and store for 24 hours.
FREEZER:
- Add the smoothie in the covered box and store for one month.
FAQs:
Will I add Greek yogurt instead?
- We would easily add the Greek yogurt instead but it will lead to enrich the protein and makes the smoothie thick.
Can I omit the coconut oil?
- Yes, you would make the smoothie without coconut oil and it will still offer the same rich taste.
Would I add any other variety of nut butter?
- We would add any other variety like cashew or almond instead but they will not provide the real Reese’s like taste as it gets from the peanut butter.
How to make the smoothie higher in protein?
- Add the Greek yogurt or protein powder to make the smoothie higher in protein.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric count: 470 kcal
Iron: 2 mg
Total carbs: 52 g
Vitamin A: 50 mcg RAE
Net carbs: 45 g
Fiber: 7 g
Calcium: 280 mg
Protein: 17 g
Total fat: 26 g
Portion size: 1
Sodium: 180 mg
Potassium: 700 mg
Serving: 1
