This thick and creamy chocolate peanut butter smoothie is packed with protein and naturally low carb. The ultimate healthy breakfast, snack or dessert!
Most mornings start off with a smoothie in our house. Whether it’s fruity and sweet or nutty and savory, I love being able to start my day with a healthy, portable breakfast for on-the-go. My Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is not only a great low-carb smoothie, but it is also gluten-free and dairy-free!
Why You’ll Love this Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
- It’s naturally low-carb, and perfect for almost any dietary restrictions.
- Healthy and promotes weight loss, while still fulfilling that craving for something sweet.
- You can make it in less than 5 minutes, and take it with you to work or school!
Ingredients
- Coconut milk: You’ll want to use full fat, Thai style coconut milk for this recipe. You could also use unsweetened almond milk.
- Protein powder: You can use flavorless or chocolate protein powder.
- Peanut butter: Any type of peanut butter or nut butter works for this recipe. I like all natural, unsweetened peanut butter best.
- Cocoa powder: Rich chocolate flavor, while being full of antioxidants.
- Maple syrup: Naturally sweetens the smoothie without adding processed sugars.
- Vanilla: Enhances the flavors of the smoothie.
- Cinnamon: Adds a bit of warmth along with antioxidants.
Switch Things Up
- Swap out the maple syrup. Switch the sweetener in this smoothie as you can also use honey. Or a banana, if you don’t mind increasing the carb count a bit.
- Change the butter. My favorite is peanut butter, but you could use almond butter or sunflower butter!
- Add some fruit. Berries are low in sugar while being high in fiber, compared to other fruits, and can add more flavor to this smoothie. I love raspberries and blueberries with these flavors!
How to Make a Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Step 1. Add the protein powder, cocoa powder, and cinnamon to your blender.
Step 2. Then add your maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
Step 3. Then add your coconut milk, and a pinch of cayenne if you’re up for it.
Step 4. Add some ice and water and blend until smooth, adding more ice or water to get to your desired consistency.
If you want to get fancy with it, feel free to drizzle with a little melted peanut butter or chocolate chips on top, and enjoy your Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie!
Frequently Asked Questions
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More Smoothies
- Peach Protein Smoothie
- Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
- Tropical Green Smoothie
- Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
- Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
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A delicious start to your day, or a great afternoon pick-me-up, you’ll love this Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie!
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Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and puree until smooth. Add more ice to thicken if you wish.2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1/2 cup protein powder, 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup water, ice, pinch cayenne
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