Rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and frozen bananas are blended together in blissful harmony to make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie – that tastes more like a peanut butter banana milkshake than a breakfast drink.
Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake
My kids were so excited the first time I handed them these smoothie milkshakes with chocolate sauce drizzled on top. It’s hard to believe that was over ten years ago. Their tastes may have changed, but desserts still disappear in the blink of an eye.
This smoothie really does taste like a peanut butter banana milkshake. When I say my kids were excited about it, that really doesn’t even cover it. They likely thought their mom had lost her mind when they were handed milkshakes for breakfast.
I love this treat almost as much as they do. The banana contributes just a hint of background flavor in this smoothie, leaving the peanut butter and chocolate as the stars of the show.
Peanut Butter Milkshake without Ice Cream
Frozen fruit and ice cream are the two main ways to get that signature smoothie texture. But, I prefer my peanut butter milkshake without ice cream. I use frozen fruit, so I can keep my ice cream in a bowl where it belongs.
This frosty concoction seems much closer to a milkshake than our typical smoothies. The fats in the peanut butter react similarly to ice cream in the blender, giving it that smooth, creamy finish.
Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake Recipe
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- frozen bananas
- creamy peanut butter
- chocolate sauce
- milk
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
To make these milkshake-like smoothies, combine the frozen bananas, peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons of chocolate sauce to the blender. Puree until smooth.
Add the extra milk only if needed. Taste and add more chocolate sauce, if desired.
Pour into glasses and drizzle the top of each smoothie with an additional teaspoon of chocolate sauce. Top each smoothie with sliced bananas or whipped cream, if desired.
If you have kids who balk at eating their veggies, you simply have to try a Peanut Butter Banana Spinach Smoothie! It’s a deliciously creamy blend that they will never guess contains a full serving of spinach.
I also strongly recommend my Favorite Green Smoothie. I mean, I don’t call things my favorite unless they are. But, for years this was the most frequently made smoothie in our house. It’s another great way to hide the greens.
And, since we’re talking about blendable goodness, this Easy Chocolate Mousse looks incredible. (And it sure doesn’t look low-carb to me!) What’s not to love about a dessert you can whip up in minutes?
For a more decadent treat, my kids used to go wild for a Caramel Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake Smoothie. Seeing the drizzled caramel on the sides of the glass always elicited a round of smiles.
Strawberry Blueberry Banana Smoothies and Blueberry Grape Banana Smoothies were also big hits. My little comedians would consistently assure me that the smoothies were… berry good.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3 frozen bananas
- 2-3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2-3 tablespoons chocolate sauce plus more to drizzle
- 1 cup milk plus an additional ¼-½ cup as needed
Instructions
- Combine the bananas, peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of chocolate sauce, and milk in the blender.
- Puree until smooth, adding more milk only if needed. Taste and add more chocolate sauce, if desired.
- Pour into glasses and drizzle the top of each smoothie with an additional teaspoon of chocolate sauce.
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{originally published 4/24/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 7/5/23}
Jenn says
I have this great idea…. you come to my house with that fantastic smoothie and I'll grill you up something delicious… you can even swim in our pool!!!! 🙂
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
You are the smoothie queen! Love this idea and the chocolate drizzle sends it over the top. Not like bananas? Who doesn't love frozen bananas 🙂
Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef says
What a delicious looking smoothie. I would love to taste it right now!
nancy at good food matters says
Fabulous photograph!
Marjie says
Sounds perfect for kids, and they don't even have to know it's good for them!
Words Of Deliciousness says
I would love to have one of these. Sounds so delicious.
Blond Duck says
It sounds so good!
Becki's Whole Life says
What a treat! I have to go into the office today and I think my mom might make this for the girls…although I would like one, too – ha:-)
sportsglutton says
Sounds decadent and delicious. 🙂
Karl says
This is all of my favorite things.
Kit @ i-lostinausten says
Oh wow! Never tried PB & banana smoothies before! I bet my sons will be really trill with these smoothies! YUM! 🙂
Dawn Yucuis says
Mary, you always have the best smoothie recipes. This one looks perfect for me.
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
This sounds great! I made the ice cream and it is wonderful!
JulieD says
What a great idea, I need to make this ASAP!
David Bickel says
I want to ad ice to the recipes.. I don’t just want ad just frozen bananas ice will make it more of a shake.
CJ OHara says
Great recipes, Mary!
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you’re enjoying them, CJ!
Jenna says
This smoothie was amazinggg!! Tasted like a dessert milkshake honestly:)
I made my own homemade chocolate syrup and it definitely amped it up.
Mary Younkin says
YAY! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it, Jenna.