Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie with Spinach [Vegan]

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 handful spinach; ½ avocado; 1 Tbsp peanut butter; 1 Tbsp unsweetened cacao powder; 1 Tbsp raw cacao nibs (+ extra for serving (optional)); 2 pitted dates (optional); 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Total time: 5

5 from 10 votes

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Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie - a healthy breakfast-in-a-glass that's made in under 5 minutes. Loaded with spinach and avocado this smoothie is made without banana and instead you have the option to sweeten it with dates.

top down view of a chocolate peanut butter smoothie

Why you will love this recipe

Quick & easy to make just dump everything in a mixer, mix, and serve!
Satisfy your chocolate cravings in a healthy, nutrient packed way
It will fill you up thanks to the the peanut butter
Loaded with nutrients for a great healthy start to your day
A great grab-and-go breakfast that you can even make the night before
A bit of crisp from raw cacao nibs, to keep every sip interesting
Natural sweetness with added dates - but it's delicious without them as well

What you need to make it

ingredients needed to make chocolate peanut butter smoothie

Ingredient notes & substitutions

Cacao nibs should be raw and unsweetened for the healthiest version, and can be excluded
Almond milk adds a nice touch of nutty flavor but can be swapped for another type of dairy or non-dairy milk
Dates can be excluded for a less sweet and lower carb version
Peanut butter can be substituted for a different type of nut butter, like almond butter or cashew nut butter
Spinach can be switched for kale or another type of leafy green
Avocado can be swapped for banana - since it's sweeter, I recommend then skipping the dates

How to make it

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Add all ingredients except dates and milk to a high-powered blender
Remove the pit from the dates and add them to the blender
Pour in half of the almond milk
Close the lid tightly and start the blender

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Blend until completely smooth
Pour in the rest of the almond milk
Blend again, for about 30 seconds
Pour in a glass and decorate with a straw and some raw chocolate nibs

Tips & tricks

Add half the milk first - adding less liquid from the start makes it easier to get everything really smooth, and it also makes it easy to adjust the consistency
Make it lower in carbs by excluding the dates
Make it the night before or even make it for several days at the same time. Just store it in the fridge in an airtight container (I have reusable plastic smoothie cups for this) and give it a shake before sipping.
If your smoothie gets to warm when mixing - add an ice cube before mixing the second time
Adjust the consistency by adding more or less almond milk

Want more tip tips for smoothie making success? Find all my best tips in this guide to making healthy smoothies.

Recipe FAQ

Is it good to add peanut butter to smoothies?

Peanut butter is a great addition to smoothies for more fat & protein. This way your smoothie will make you fuller, and keep you full for longer!

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, you can. I often make it for 2-3 days at the same time and store it in individual reusable smoothie cups in the fridge, so I can easily grab one when running out the door. Just give it a good shake before sipping and it's still going to be delicious.

How do I make it thicker?

If you want to make it thicker, use less almond milk. If you've already added all te milk and it comes out too thin for you - add more avocado to thicken it up.

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Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

5 from 10 votes

Print Rate

Course: Smoothie

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: smoothie

Calories: 482kcal

Cook time: 5

Total time: 5

Author: Emmeline Kemperyd

Ingredients

▢ 1 handful spinach
▢ ½ avocado
▢ 1 tablespoon peanut butter
▢ 1 tablespoon unsweetened cacao powder
▢ 1 tablespoon raw cacao nibs + extra for serving (optional)
▢ 2 pitted dates optional
▢ 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

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Instructions

Place all ingredients except the almond milk in a high-powered blender. Pour in half the almond milk and mix until smooth.
Pour in the rest of the almond milk and mix again for about 30 seconds. Pour in a glass and decorate with raw cacao nibs and a straw.

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High-powered blender*

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