Peanut Butter Cocoa Smoothie

Aug 23, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A creamy smoothie blending peanut butter, cocoa powder, frozen banana, and milk with a touch of honey and fine sea salt for balanced flavor.

Prep 7 min

Cook —

Total 7 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
1.0 mediumfrozen banana
2.0 tbsp (32.0 g)creamy peanut butter
1.0 tbsp (5.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)honey or maple syrup
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
small of pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
Add the frozen banana, peanut butter, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt.
Add the ice cubes.
Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
Check the consistency. If too thick, blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk. If too thin, add a few more ice cubes or frozen banana slices and blend again.
Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.

Tips

For a dairy-free version, use almond or oat milk. Adding an extra frozen banana slice thickens the smoothie without diluting flavor.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make peanut butter cocoa smoothie?

Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make peanut butter cocoa smoothie ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.

A creamy smoothie blending peanut butter, cocoa powder, frozen banana, and milk with a touch of honey and fine sea salt for balanced flavor.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

488 Calories / serving

23.2g Fat

62.2g Carbs

16.2g Protein

43.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~488 cal · 23g fat · 62g carbs · 16g protein · 44g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 488 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 92 min·5.4 mi·~10750 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 66 min·3.3 mi·~6600 steps
Moderate cycling 50 min·10.0 mi
Swimming laps 68 min
Jogging 48 min·4.0 mi·~7700 steps
Stair climbing 45 min·~4050 steps
Dancing 79 min
Bodyweight circuit training 50 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 113 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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