This nutrient-dense Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Smoothie is thick, chocolatey, and tastes just like dessert. It’s loaded with plant-based protein and is filling enough to keep you chugging along until lunch. Prepare yourself – the snooze button is about to become a thing of the past!
Are you often pressed for time in the mornings? Do you press snooze a few times too many? Look, I get it. You’re not always going to have time for something like a Butternut Squash & Bacon Breakfast Casserole or a delicious grain-free breakfast cake.
When life is moving just a tad too quickly, I turn to this speedy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Smoothie. It’s ready in a flash but tastes just like an indulgent milkshake to make those office commutes a touch sweeter (literally!).
The frozen banana makes this so smooth, and I can’t get enough of the velvety nuttiness of the peanut butter. The all-important chia seeds thicken things up while sneaking in fiber and omega-3s.
I also use a drizzle of maple to keep each sip naturally sweet. And the dash of cinnamon? It’s the hint of spice we need to elevate that chocolatey kick!
I love that this smoothie is quick, easy, and completely plant-based. So, it’s perfect for busy mornings, post-workout refuels, or whenever that chocolate craving just won’t back down.
Just toss everything in a blender, wait until it’s irresistibly smooth, and sip your way to pure bliss.
Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Smoothie
These ingredients come together for the ultimate chocolate peanut butter chia smoothie. They’re all easy to find, budget-friendly, and totally delicious!
Frozen banana: The secret to a thick, creamy texture without ice! Plus, it adds natural sweetness, fiber, and potassium.
Unsweetened almond milk: Keeps things creamy and 100% dairy-free. So, no tummy troubles here (and great for vegans!).
Raw cacao powder: If you use cocoa powder or chocolate syrup, you tend to bring a lot of unwanted sugar to your smoothie. It brings a chocolatey kick without being overwhelmingly sweet. Cacao is also packed with antioxidants, magnesium, and a natural mood-boosting kick!
Unsalted, unsweetened peanut butter: Rich, nutty, and completely indulgent! It’s also packed with protein and healthy fats to keep you full.
Chia seeds: These tiny seeds are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. One 16-ounce bag of chia seeds is equivalent to (get this!) the omega 3s in 10 pounds of salmon. They also pack the protein punch of 3 pounds of tofu, the fiber of 4 pounds of oatmeal, and the magnesium equivalent to 15 pounds of broccoli. ALL of that in 16 ounces of chia seeds! They’re tiny, but mighty.
Pure maple syrup: I prefer using this to honey as it has an almost caramelized, natural sweetness. It also blends more smoothly as it’s less thick and sticky!
Cinnamon: The warm, cozy finishing touch! It enhances the chocolatey richness and brings more depth to the creamy peanut butter. It also makes this smoothie perfect for winter or fall!
Recipe Customizations
- It might sound strange, but I sometimes add a handful of spinach or kale to this smoothie. It brings tons of vitamins and nutrients and you honestly can’t taste it!
- If you’re not a fan of almond milk, try oat milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or macadamia milk. If you’re not worried about keeping this vegan, regular cow’s milk is fine too!
- Don’t like peanut butter? No problem! Almond butter or cashew butter will work in its place.
- I love adding toppings on any smoothie. A sprinkle of cacao nibs, an extra drizzle of peanut butter, or another dusting of cinnamon takes this to the next level!
Tips For the Perfect Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Smoothie
- Make sure you freeze your bananas ahead of time. Generally, you’ll need at least a few hours for your bananas to harden up. Also, make sure you chop them before freezing for easy blending. No one wants to wrestle with a rock-solid banana!
- Don’t be afraid to adjust the level of sweetness here. You can use more or less syrup depending on your palate!
- I suggest using a high-powered but small blender like a Vitamix here. It’ll whip things up to a perfectly smooth consistency.
What Does It Taste Like?
If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to sip on a Reese’s Cup, I’d say that this smoothie was IT.
This recipe perfectly balances the richness of the cacao powder with the mellow nuttiness of the peanut butter.
So, you end up with a pretty sophisticated (and super thick) smoothie that isn’t overly sweet. That’s right, this chia smoothie won’t send your carb cravings soaring!
And that cinnamon kick? It’s subtle, but rounds things out beautifully.
How to Make a Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Smoothie
It seriously couldn’t be easier to make this chocolate peanut butter chia seed smoothie.
Simply put all of your ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth!
Serve in a cold glass and enjoy.
If you need to start your day with a smoothie (or just love nutritious snacks!), give these other delicious drinks a whirl.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted unsweetened peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds such as Health Warrior white chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- Dash cinnamon
Instructions
- Put it all in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
Notes
Nutrition
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Love chia seeds! They go in every smoothie I make too, and I’ve been known to sneak them in other random foods I make. Just a note-they do have more omega 3s than salmon, but our bodies can only convert and use a small amount of them, so fish is still a better source of omega 3s. They’re still a nutrition powerhouse in other ways, though!
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Just started using chia, so I’d like to try this!
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I would love to try these – they look super yummy and good for me!
Yum!!!
The smoothie sounds so good. For sure trying that recipe.
I’ve been wanting to try incorporating chia seeds into my dishes and your recipe can break the ice for me! I’ve never had them before!
Love them in smoothies. Thanks for the recipe. Need to try them in baking 🙂
This looks delicious! I can never say no to anything chocolate/peanut butter. I love to make Chia Fresca for my post workout hydration, especially in the summer). A glass of water, 1-2 T. of chia seeds and some type of fresh fruit juice (lemon, lime, sour cherry). So refreshing!
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I’ve just recently added Chia Seeds to my diet and use them in my morning oats and in quick breads. I have yet to try Health Warrior Bars, they sound awesome! I’m currently training for the longest run of my life and use bars similar to these to supplement my diet. Thanks for the chance to win some!
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Now a fan of Health Warrior on Facebook. Had to pin the Pumpkin Chia butter before I left. That sounds yummy too. 🙂