Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie

A thick and chocolatey healthy Chunky Monkey Vegan Protein Smoothie. It's naturally sweetened and has 20 grams of plant protein... with NO protein powder!

This vegan chocolate chunky monkey smoothie is super luxurious, and full of plant-based protein. With no protein powder!

One cup soy milk and 2 tablespoons peanut butter have about 8 grams of protein each.

Then the antioxidant-rich cacao powder adds another 3 grams. Even the banana adds about a gram, which brings the total to 20 grams protein.

It provides sustaining energy, and is also pretty healthy but tastes like an indulgent dessert.

Ingredients for Chunky Monkey Smoothie

For this recipe you will blend in a blender:

• Soy milk: Or other dairy-free milk of choice such as almond milk, cashew milk, etc.
• Ripe banana: Try to find one that is very ripe or over ripe. (The more brown spots, the sweeter it will be.) You can also use frozen bananas for a creamier texture as well.
• Peanut butter: I use creamy and natural peanut butter. I haven't tested this with other nut butters such as almond butter or sun butter, but I'm guessing they would work great too.
• Cacao powder: Or substitute unsweetened cocoa powder. This is what provides the rich chocolate taste.
• Pure maple syrup: This is a great natural sweetener with tasty maple flavor. But feel free to substitute dates or your own favorite sweetener if desired.

Cacao: Studies show raw cacao (pronounced "ca-COW") is an antioxidant powerhouse. Plus it is rich in iron, magnesium, calcium, and is also a natural mood elevator.

Customizing

Vanilla + almond extract: We enjoy ours with a little vanilla and almond extract added to the mixture for more flavor.

More protein: If you would like to add even more protein, go ahead and include one scoop chocolate protein powder.

Serving

Garnish: Enjoy as is, or top your glass with cacao nibs, vegan chocolate chips, or even coconut whipped cream before serving.

Versatile: This healthy smoothie is great as a quick protein-rich breakfast, mid-day boost, or post-workout snack.

Make it a smoothie bowl! You can also enjoy this as a smoothie bowl with Peanut Butter Granola, coconut flakes, sliced banana, or your own favorite toppings.

For more inspiration, also browse all vegan smoothie recipes.

Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie

A luxurious, chocolate smoothie with 20 grams of plant protein... with no protein powder! Great for breakfast, mid-day boost, or post-workout.

4.80 from 5 votes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 1

US CustomaryMetric

Ingredients

• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 very ripe banana (frozen if possible)
• 2 Tbsp. peanut butter (creamy, natural)
• 2 Tbsp. cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
• 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or dates or other sweetener)
• Optional: 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp. almond extract, 1 tsp. maca powder, ice cubes

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
• Taste and adjust if necessary.

Notes

Peanut butter: Substitute with other nut butters if desired. (Though this may affect the protein amount.)

Soy milk: I use plain, unsweetened soy milk. Feel free to decrease or omit the maple syrup if using sweetened milk.

Added flavor: Vanilla and almond extract adds great flavor. Just be sure to only use a tiny bit of almond extract as it can quickly overpower. I use just a couple drops or about 1/8 tsp.

Smoothie bowl: Make this a smoothie bowl served with granola, sliced banana, coconut flakes, coco whip, or your own favorite toppings.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts

Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie

Amount per Serving

Calories

476

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

23

g

35

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

7

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

9

g

Potassium

 

1160

mg

33

%

Carbohydrates

 

61

g

20

%

Fiber

 

9

g

38

%

Sugar

 

36

g

40

%

Protein

 

20

g

40

%

Vitamin A

 

1003

IU

20

%

Vitamin C

 

27

mg

33

%

Calcium

 

385

mg

39

%

Iron

 

3

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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