Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie
Description
The Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie features frozen banana and almond milk blended with peanut butter, raw cacao powder, pure maple syrup, and collagen powder. This combination results in a smooth, thick shake that highlights classic chocolate and peanut butter flavors balanced by natural sweetness. The addition of collagen powder boosts protein content without altering flavor noticeably.
The recipe also makes small peanut butter balls by combining natural peanut butter, honey, and rice puffs, which are chilled until firm. These add a contrasting texture when paired with the creamy smoothie, enhancing the overall experience. The smoothie is blended until fully smooth, then served topped with the crunchy peanut butter balls.
This smoothie works well as a protein-rich snack or light meal, suitable for those looking for a chocolate and peanut butter flavored beverage with added crunch. It can be enjoyed immediately for freshness and texture contrast.
Substitutions include using sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option and homemade hemp milk instead of almond milk. Peanut butter powder can replace natural peanut butter in the smoothie base but is not suitable for making the peanut butter balls. The recipe makes about two small servings or one regular size, with two peanut butter balls per serving.
Ingredients
For The Peanut Butter Balls
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter natural
- 0.75 tbs honey
- ¼ cup rice puffs
For The Smoothie
- 1 banana frozen
- 6-8 ice cubes
- 2 tbs raw cacao powder
- 2 tbs peanut butter
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3 tbs pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup collagen powder
Instructions
- Heat the honey and peanut butter in a small pot or the microwave until just melted. Heating too much will cause the peanut butter to burn.
- Pour the puffs into the mixture. Mix the puffs into the peanut butter until everything is coated. You'll have one big, sticky, ball.
- Use your hands to portion and roll the mixture into small balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet or parchment paper in the freezer to set for twenty minutes.
- While the balls are freezing, place all the ingredients for the shake into a blender. Blend on high until fully combined.
- Pour the smoothie into mason jars and top with the peanut butter balls.
Notes
- Sunflower seed butter can be used instead of peanut butter for a nut-free version.
- Homemade hemp milk is an alternative to almond milk; adjust quantity for desired thickness.
- Peanut butter powder works in the smoothie base but is unsuitable for the peanut butter balls.
- The recipe yields about two small smoothies or one regular serving, each topped with two peanut butter crunch balls.
- Use natural peanut butter for best melting and mixing properties in the peanut butter balls.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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