It’s the final day of Frozen Treat Week and I actually have something healthy to share with you! (Plus we have another AMAZING giveaway- see below.) Not only is it totally healthy, but it’s so delicious that you will trick yourself into thinking you’re sipping a rich milkshake instead of something good for you. I actually was thinking as I drank this that it would be the perfect “treat” to give a kid. (I think about that stuff now you see.)
I had a version of this smoothie several times at a place I love called Soft Serve Fruit down in Union Square. Their stuff is amazing and made of all frozen fruit, water and a little bit of cane sugar. They have a killer smoothie that is made from their banana soft serve fruit, dark chocolate, peanut butter, and almond milk- and that’s what I tried to recreate here!
I think I did a pretty great job. Their version is a little sweeter which probably is due to a little cane sugar being added. I love both versions, and ended up adding a bit of honey to mine in the end. I enjoyed this for an afternoon pick me up, but I’d feel good having it any time of day. (Chocolate can be in breakfast if it’s combined with fruit and protein right??)
- 3 very ripe bananas*
- 1 cup vanilla or plain almond milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1½ oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1-2 tablespoons cane sugar or honey (to taste)
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and pureé until smooth.
Nothing would be better to whip this baby up in than a fancy Blendtech blender which we’re giving away below! There’s also a giveaway from Big Kitchen- see the details in the widget!
It’s another day of amazing Frozen Treats from the other lovely ladies participating. Check out their posts below!
Strawberry Pineapple Milkshake from Katie’s Cucina
Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake from Nutmeg Nanny
Guinness Chocolate Milkshake from Cooking with Books
Pina Colada Smoothie from An Edible Mosaic
Blueberry Sorbet from Chocolate & Carrots
Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Milkshake from Rachel Cooks
Blueberry Goat Cheese Coconut Ice Cream from Sweet Remedy
Coffee Smoothie with Fresh Cherries from Cook the Story
Twix Ice Cream Sandwich Cake from Foodie with Family
Mango Lassi Popsicles from Eats Well With Others
Greek Yogurt Popsicles from Damn Delicious
Sophie says
July 26, 2013 at 6:05 amYum! I’m sick and was thinking about making a chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie for breakfast this morning :)
katie says
July 26, 2013 at 7:41 amYum! This looks and sounds good! I love the idea of making a vegan smoothie!
Rachel Cooks says
July 26, 2013 at 8:20 amI love this healthier version! I think it looks just as good if not better than my decadent version!
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots says
July 26, 2013 at 8:25 amChocolate peanut butter banana smoothies are my all time favorite! I’m going to have to make your version! :-D
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
July 26, 2013 at 8:48 amThis looks like it’s chock full of peanut butter! Mmmmm, I totally want one for breakfast.
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
July 26, 2013 at 8:55 amThis looks amazing! Anytime I can justify eating chocolate for breakfast I’m a happy girl. :)
Tricia says
July 26, 2013 at 11:05 amwe love frozen smoothies…i freeze the banannas so i dont need to use ice…or do you think you need the water from the ice to thin it out? what’s your favorite almond milk brand? my parents have an almond farm and sell to blue diamond and i recently went to the almond farmer thank you dinner (right before harvest time here in CA) and during the presentation they were saying their product – Almond Breeze has been winning the taste tests and has really taken off. ANyone agree? I want to start using almond milk vs reg milk in my smoothies and def want to make this!!!
Audra says
July 26, 2013 at 11:45 amFrozen Bananas will work fine! It will just be a thicker smoothie :) And I love Blue Diamond brand or just what they sell at Trader Joes!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugark says
July 26, 2013 at 11:11 amSounds dreamy! I love a good milkshake like this!
Rebecca {Foodie with Family} says
July 26, 2013 at 11:28 amYes!!! I think I’m going to make one of these for myself right this moment. It’s virtuous and healthy and AMAZING looking!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
July 26, 2013 at 11:55 amMmmm I love this!!! The flavors are totally what I love!
rust says
July 26, 2013 at 2:23 pmstrawberry smoothies!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
July 26, 2013 at 2:31 pmThis looks so delicious!! Love it. Need to try it.
Joanne says
July 26, 2013 at 3:40 pmI might have to make this my summer breakfast from here on out! Chocolate.Peanut Butter.Banana. Love.
Baker Momma says
July 26, 2013 at 8:41 pmLucky me – I got to taste this and can attest to it’s ‘yumminess.’
Elisa @ Insalata di Sillabe says
July 27, 2013 at 2:00 amLooks so delicious yet really healthy! Actually I’ve never tried peanut butter into a smoothie, such a genius idea!
xo, Elisa
Samina @ The Cupcake Confession says
July 30, 2013 at 2:03 amThis is how I’m gonna start my day everyday now! Yum!!!!!
Shannon Barker says
July 9, 2014 at 3:50 pmThis looks amazing but please do not opt for honey, that is not vegan. Go for the cane sugar or agave or maple syrup
Audra says
July 10, 2014 at 11:23 pmGood point- thanks for reminding me.