Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Are you looking for a tasty treat that will help in gaining or maintaining weight? Well, look no further! This 1200 calorie Chocolate Peanut Butter smoothie is not only delicious, but it can also help with certain weight gain goals. It is especially good for those who don’t have much of an appetite.

Ingredients for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

This smoothie uses only five ingredients. Many of these ingredients contain loads of healthy nutrients, and they can be easily bought at a grocery store or delivered to your home.

Below are the ingredients you need:

1 cup whole milk
1 banana
1/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup chocolate protein powder

To make sure that this ends up high in calories, it is best to stay away from any low-fat, no fat, and/or lower calorie variations of any of the ingredients. Otherwise, you will end up getting less calories than you had hoped.

Benefits of Drinking the Smoothie

Peanut butter contains a significant amount of vitamin E, B3, manganese, vitamin B6, and magnesium. It also has a good level of copper, a mineral that helps with the bones, immune system, and blood vessels. Copper can help reduce risk of osteoporosis and heart disease.

Bananas help moderate blood sugar by lowering appetite and slowing the rate at which the stomach empties. Another great banana recipe to try is our High Calorie Banana Delight Pudding.

Whole milk is packed with nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamins B and D. Whole milk is also an excellent source of protein. Drinking milk may prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures.

Protein powder contains protein, an essential macronutrient that helps build muscle and repair tissue.

When is a Good Time to Drink the Smoothie?

This smoothie is a quick, easy, and delicious option for breakfast. When you are in a hurry, you can take it with you to go!

You can also drink this smoothie before starting an intense workout! There should be enough energy provided to last you through your rigorous workout routine. The protein can help in promoting muscle growth and promote recovery.

Another option is to consume the Chocolate Peanut Butter smoothie as a post workout meal. If you want more ideas for high calorie shakes and smoothies, try our High Calorie Shakes E-Book.

How to Make the Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Make sure to look at the ingredient list when adding the items into the blender cup. You need to add them, in order, from top to bottom. Then blend until the consistency is smooth and without chunks. Finally, pour the finished Chocolate Peanut Butter smoothie into a 14 oz or larger cup.

Optional Variations to the Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

This delicious smoothie is sure to be a favorite, but if it gets old here are a few variations to keep it interesting.

Banana:

Applesauce
Avocado
Chia Seeds
Yogurt
Etc.

Peanut Butter:

Almond Butter
Cashew Butter
Walnut Butter
Chia Seeds
Flax Seeds
Etc.

Whole Milk:

Coconut Milk
Half-and-half
Goat Milk
Oat Milk
Soy Milk
Almond Milk
Rice Milk
Etc.

What Tastes Delicious with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie?

Pairing oatmeal and berries with this Chocolate Peanut Butter smoothie will make a sweet combination. The smoothie is a good replacement for cookies and there will most likely be no sugar crash after consumption.

Eating peanuts and dried cranberries while sipping on this smoothie is also a tasty combo. You get sweet and salty flavors along with a great source of protein that will help provide you with energy throughout the whole day.

Another food combination to enjoy with your Chocolate Peanut Butter smoothie are hummus and crackers. They provide you with a smooth and crunchy snack along with your smoothie.

Guacamole and carrots with this smoothie are a tasty and nutritious combo. Replacing chips with veggies adds extra fiber and nutrients to your snack. You can easily make guacamole from mini avocado packages and take your food on the road.

Rolling up some deli meat with whatever you want inside will give you a nice salty flavor alongside your Chocolate Peanut Butter smoothie. You can add more fiber and nutrients by putting vegetables inside of the meat.

How to Store Extra Smoothie?

You can store your leftover smoothie in the refrigerator. If you do this, you should finish it the same day. You may need to re-blend with more liquid or stir in extra milk in case the smoothie gets too thick.

Another option for storage of your leftover Chocolate Peanut Butter smoothie is the freezer. Although it will take longer to thaw, the smoothie should stay good for about a month. You could also make leftover smoothie into high calorie freezer pops as a cool treat for later.

We Finally Reach the Recipe

Now let’s take a look at the instructions for making the smoothie.