Peanut Butter Banana Chickpea Shake (5 Ingredients!)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 (small shakes)
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Calories
312 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Peanut Butter Banana Chickpea Shake (5 Ingredients!)
Description
The shake features ripe frozen bananas as the base, providing natural sweetness and creaminess. Chickpeas add protein and a mild earthiness without overpowering flavor. Peanut butter contributes nuttiness and richness, while optional cacao powder offers a chocolate note. Dairy-free milk thins the blend to a drinkable consistency. The mixture is blended until smooth, with milk added gradually to reach desired thickness.
Flavor can be adjusted by adding more dates for sweetness or cacao for chocolate intensity. A pinch of salt enhances the overall balance. For a thicker texture, the shake can be chilled briefly in the freezer before serving.
This shake serves as a portable, filling option that combines fruit and protein without dairy, suitable for those seeking plant-based or allergen-friendly beverages. Leftovers freeze well when portioned into ice cubes for later use.
Ingredients
SHAKE
- 2 ripe banana previously peeled, chopped, and frozen
- 1-2 pitted Medjool dates (more or less depending on desired sweetness)
- 1/3 cup chickpeas cooked, rinsed, and drained
- 2-3 Tbsp peanut butter (sub powdered peanut butter for lower fat // or sub other nut or seed butter such as almond, cashew, sunflower, or tahini)
- 2 Tbsp cacao powder optional, unsweetened, or cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dairy-free milk we prefer almond, coconut, or cashew, unsweetened, plus more as needed
- 1 pinch salt optional, sea salt
FOR SERVING optional
- peanut butter
- Coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- To a high-speed blender add frozen bananas, dates, chickpeas, peanut butter (or powdered peanut butter / other nut butter), and cacao powder (optional).
- Add dairy-free milk a little at a time and blend on medium/low to keep the shake thick. Blend until creamy and smooth, scraping sides and adding more dairy-free milk as needed to facilitate blending.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more dates for sweetness, banana for thickness, peanut butter for saltiness / nuttiness, or cacao / cocoa powder for more intense chocolate flavor. You can also add a pinch of salt at this point if your nut butter is unsalted (optional). Blend once more to combine.
- Note: For a thicker shake, transfer the shake to the freezer to chill for 15-30 minutes!
- Divide between serving glasses and enjoy. Top with extra peanut butter or coconut whipped cream to send this shake over the top (also optional).
- Best when fresh. Freeze leftovers into ice cubes and store well sealed up to 1 month. Blend with additional dairy-free milk (or add to other smoothies) to enjoy.
Notes
- Nutrition estimates are based on the smaller amount of peanut butter and do not include optional cacao powder or garnish.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute powdered peanut butter and adjust consistency with additional dairy-free milk.
- To customize flavor, swap peanut butter for other nut or seed butters such as almond, cashew, sunflower, or tahini.
- Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays and store sealed up to one month for convenient reuse.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2(small shakes)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1shakes | |
| Calories | 312 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 54.5g | 18% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 15% |
| Fat | 10.1g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 10% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 747mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 28% |
| Sugar | 33.1g | 66% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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