chocolate peanut butter oatmeal smoothie banana free

These days, I’m trying hard to slim down and be healthy. It isn’t easy, though, when I have a sweet tooth and like to bake bread on a regular basis.

Recently in my weight loss journey, I’ve discovered that smoothies are a great way to get more fiber and protein in my diet. Just dump everything in the blender and soon I have a tasty treat that keeps me full for a few hours.

But I have a problem with most smoothie recipes: I don’t like bananas.

I can’t stand the flavor. The texture. The smell. Seriously, get those bananas out of here.

Unfortunately, most smoothie recipes use bananas as a base to give them a creamy texture and a hint of sweetness. Rather than force myself to chug something down that I don’t like, I’ve made a chocolate peanut butter oat smoothie that I absolutely love to drink.

The oatmeal gives the smoothie more body and fiber, and the peanut butter gives some muchly needed flavor and protein. And of course, a little bit of cocoa powder makes me feel a bit naughty without actually hurting my overall calorie count.

My smoothie recipe has evolved a little bit to accommodate what I have in my fridge and in my pantry, so I’ve provided my three main variations. Feel free to tweak them to suit your personal tastes and preferences.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Smoothie

A banana free smoothie that strikes just the right balance of creamy and sweet. Perfect for when you're craving chocolate and peanut butter but still want to be a little healthy.

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Prep Time 8

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Ingredients

Original Recipe

40 Grams 1-Minute Quick Oats (1/2 Cup)
240 Grams Milk (1 Cup)
21 Grams Honey (1 Tablespoon)
4.2 Grams Vanilla Extract (1 Teaspoon)
32 Grams Creamy Peanut Butter (2 Tablespoons)
7 Grams Cocoa Powder (1 Tablespoon)
170 Grams Ice Cubes. To Taste (1 Cup)

PB Fit Version

20 Grams 1-Minute Quick Oats (1/4 Cup)
15 Grams Chia Seeds (1 Tablespoon)
240 Grams Milk (1 Cup)
21 Grams Honey (1 Tablespoons)
4.2 Grams Vanilla Extract (1 Teaspoon)
16 Grams PB Fit Peanut Butter Powder (2 Tablespoons)
7 Grams Cocoa Powder (1 Tablespoon)
170 Grams Ice Cubes, To Taste (1 Cup)

Vanilla Yogurt Variation

20 Grams 1-Minute Quick Oats (1/4 Cup)
15 Grams Chia Seeds (1 Tablespoon)
208 Grams Vanilla Yogurt (1 Cup)
16 Grams PB Fit Peanut Butter Powder (2 Tablespoons)
7 Grams Cocoa Powder (1 Tablespoon)
170 Grams Ice Cubes, To Taste (1 Cup)

Instructions

In a blender, pulse the quick oats and chia seeds until they form a fine powder.
Add the milk (or yogurt), honey, vanilla, peanut butter (or powder), cocoa powder, and ice cubes.
Blend until smooth.

Notes

Be sure to pulse the quick oats thoroughly, otherwise your smoothie will have a grainy texture.

I prefer milk and yogurt with 2% milk fat. However, if you want to cut calories, you can opt for fat free. Or if you want a creamier, thicker smoothie, you can choose whole milk products.

Feel free to adjust the ice to your personal preference. More ice = thinner smoothie. Less ice = thicker smoothie. The vanilla yogurt variation is particularly thick, so you may want to add a little extra milk, too, just to thin it out.

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