This chocolate smoothie is naturally sweetened with bananas, so you don't have to add sugar to sweeten the cocoa. This healthy beverage is my go-to for a midday energy boost; the kids love it too!
Ingredients
- 2 verys ripe bananas
- 1 cup milk
- 6 ices cubes
- 1.5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Combine bananas, milk, ice cubes, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and vanilla in a blender; blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses.
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