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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake

September 8, 2013 · by Ari ·

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake #vegan #glutenfree

I know, I know….It’s September and we’re supposed to be talking about crockpots, pumpkin, and cinnamon. And this weekend, I can’t even complain about the temperatures here. We’ve had highs in the 90s, and yesterday we even got rain! I mean,  being rained on for a good 3 hours of my bike ride was not ideal, but I will never complain about rain in this city!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake #vegan #glutenfree

And honestly, I don’t care if it’s 100 degrees or 50, I still always want ice cream. My friends think I’m crazy when I crave fro-yo in the winter, but it just is, and always will be, my favorite dessert. Cookies are a close second.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake #vegan #glutenfree

The other day, my little sister (in-law–ps I hate the term “in-law”) was over after just having her braces tightened and was having trouble chewing on any solid food. I am of strong belief that any mouth or throat pain means ice cream is a necessity. If you’re going to be miserable, there should at least be ice cream.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake #vegan #glutenfree

I decided to use up the last of my chocolate fro-yo, throw in a banana, and of course I had to add in peanut butter. I tasted a sip, and it was dangerously good. I knew I wanted to remake it at least a tiny bit healthier for myself, so I put some extra ripe bananas in the freezer for a day when I would need a little pick-me-up.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake #vegan #glutenfree

I love milkshakes because they literally require 3 minutes of your time (and then an other 30 as you stress out trying to photograph them before they turn into a melty puddle of mess), and they are a total comfort dessert for me! I ended up using a combination of chocolate peanut butter and chocolate chips to get the chocolate flavor in there, and the blended up chips added just the right amount of texture.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake

This chocolate peanut butter banana milkshake is ridiculously simple and comes together in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas, sliced and frozen
  • 2 tbsp chocolate peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • whipped cream or whipped coconut cream and sprinkles for serving, optional

Instructions

  1. Combine bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips, vanilla and 1/2 cup of your almond milk in a high-quality blender. Blend until smooth (you will likely need to stop and stir--it will be very thick). Slowly, add more milk until milkshake has reached your desired consistency. Serve immediately. Top with whipped cream/whipped coconut cream and sprinkles if desired.
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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks, Gluten-free, Smoothies & Shakes, Summer, Vegan · Tagged: banana, chocolate, chocolate peanut butter banana milkshake, dessert, gluten free, milkshake, peanut butter, recipe, vegan

Comments

  1. MIZ says

    September 9, 2013 at 5:22 am

    it is sad how the words PREP TIME THREE MINUTES made me smile 🙂

  2. Danielle says

    September 9, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Love this recipe! I’m all about peanut butter and chocolate! Plus smoothies are one of my favorite treats. So easy to make !

  3. Katy @ KatysKitchen says

    September 9, 2013 at 6:39 am

    I have the same order of favourite desserts – even when it’s -45 I want ice cream! And this smoothie. 🙂

  4. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    September 9, 2013 at 7:17 am

    MM this looks good! We have ice cream in the winter too, not as often but we still do it!

  5. Kierston @candyfit says

    September 9, 2013 at 7:30 am

    Best combo ever!

  6. Alexis @ Hummusapien says

    September 9, 2013 at 8:22 am

    Screw pumpkin–this shake sounds unreal! Love the addition of dark chocolate chips.

  7. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    September 9, 2013 at 10:21 am

    “I don’t care if it’s 100 degrees or 50, I still always want ice cream” – yeah, we’re pretty much the same person. Chocolate, PB, and banana – how can you go wrong?!

  8. Katie @ Daily Cup of Kate says

    September 9, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Anything with chocolate and peanut butter in the mix, I am a definite fan! This looks tasty, especially on a hot and humid day like today!

  9. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    September 9, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Ugh… I wouldn’t go back to braces if you paid me. This shake would have been perfect when I broke my jaw too. Not that it wouldn’t be perfect now… 😉

  10. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    September 9, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Chocolate, pb, banana. ’nuff said!

  11. Daniela says

    September 9, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    So glad I discovered your blog Ari!
    Love all the ingredients in this indulgent Shake.
    Great posts, and pictures .

  12. Stephanie says

    September 9, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Peanutbutter banana smoothies are a morning staple for me.. never thought of throwing chocolate into the mix! This is genius!

  13. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    September 10, 2013 at 3:54 am

    can’t ever go wrong with peanut butter banana…. especially with added chocolate MMMM!!!!

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