Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Indulge your taste buds with this delicious chocolate peanut butter smoothie! Blending peanut butter, cocoa powder, skim milk, and banana creates a naturally sweet, heart-healthy, and low-calorie treat that the whole family will enjoy.
What Makes This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Healthy?
This low-calorie smoothie is heart-healthy and naturally sweetened. The fresh banana eliminates the need for added sugars or artificial sweeteners. Bananas are rich in potassium, which supports heart health, aids muscle building, improves bone health, and promotes digestion. Cocoa powder adds a boost of antioxidants and can help regulate blood pressure. Peanut butter offers soluble fiber, which may help maintain stable blood sugar and cholesterol levels, along with insoluble fiber that supports digestion. Using skim milk instead of whole milk keeps this smoothie low in fat. Enjoy this guilt-free smoothie as a breakfast option or a low-sugar, low-sodium dessert or snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup skim milk or light vanilla soy milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter
- 1 medium banana
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
- In a blender, combine all the ingredients
- Blend until smooth
- Serve over ice if desired
Enjoy this nutritious and tasty smoothie any time of the day!
