Healthy Tropical Smoothie Peanut Butter Cup Recipe
Servings: small servings
This Tropical Smoothie peanut butter cup recipe is a healthier, naturally sweetened alternative to the deliciously creamy chocolate peanut butter cup smoothie! Learn how to make a lower-sugar version at home to serve to your kids as a tasty treat anytime!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk or milk alternative (or more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 large frozen overripe banana, cut into chunks
- 4-5 soft pitted dates
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional)
For extra protein (optional)
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a high power blender. Add the milk, peanut butter, frozen banana, cocoa powder, dates, and vanilla. Blend on high until smooth and combined. Add ice until desired consistency is achieved.
- For extra protein, you can also blend in a ¼ cup of cottage cheese. If desired, garnish your smoothie with a drizzle of peanut butter and/or a sprinkle of chopped dark chocolate. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use an overripe banana for a sweeter smoothie with a milder banana taste.
- Soak your dates in boiling water for 5-10 minutes if they’re hard to ensure they blend up smoothly. I usually just boil water in a kettle and cover the dates in a bowl with the boiling water for a few minutes.
- I used a high speed blender and used ¼ cup milk since we like a thicker smoothie. If your blender is not high power, you may need extra milk to break down the banana and dates.
- Add ice to taste. Make sure that you add it after the other ingredients are blended together to prevent burning out your blender.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
