Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana, sliced
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 scoop dairy-free protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. 1

   Slice a ripe banana and freeze it solid ahead of time — using frozen banana in place of ice cubes is what keeps this smoothie thick and creamy; ice cubes melt and dilute the flavor as you blend and drink, while frozen fruit only adds body without watering anything down.

2. 2

   Add almond milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, and vanilla to the blender.

3. 3

   Add the frozen banana slices.

4. 4

   Blend on high until completely smooth and thick, about 45 seconds.

5. 5

   Pour into a glass and serve immediately.