Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

This chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie recipe tastes like dessert in a glass. A staple smoothie of mine post-workout or for a sweet treat pick me up!

Smoothies are a great way to jam pack nutrients into your body in an easy-to-consume way. Even better - you can customize them however you like. That's why this chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie tastes like dessert.

Chocolate. Peanut Butter. Protein. Smoothie

Yep, it's basically a liquid reeses cup. I am a huge chocolate person and when I get done running or working out, I am not very interested in eating (weird I know). If you put a chocolate smoothie in front of me though, I will drink it. Sneak is some protein and healthy fats to replenish those muscles, and it's tricking me into refueling in the yummiest of ways!

Flaxseeds and peanut butter add healthy fats to this smoothie, though feel free to swap out the peanut butter for whatever you have on hand. Protein powder and banana cover the carbs and protein in this smoothie. So, there you have it, a well rounded smoothie that tastes like a milkshake!

Don't feel limited to this just after a workout, it makes a great snack or breakfast as well!

Home Cook Hacks

* Pre-Frozen Bananas: In order to make sure I always have smoothie-ready bananas on hand, I buy several bunches from the grocery store and let them chill on the counter together until they are nice and spotty. Then, I peel them, stick them in a freezer bag, stick them in the freezer, and voila! Sweet, ripe bananas ready to go whenever you need them! Be warned, they like to stick together once they are frozen, so I typically use a paring knife to help coax one out when I need it. Not a big deal, just be careful when doing this! Keeping frozen bananas on hand is great because they add a great texture to smoothies. They transform them from liquidy to a more milkshake consistency.

*You can blend this up the night before and have it ready to go the next day. However, be warned - it will thicken due to the flaxseed and you'll have to add some water to thin it out!

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