Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie

Luxurious, chocolatey Chunky Monkey Vegan Protein Smoothie. Naturally sweetened and packs 20 grams of plant protein… with NO protein powder!

This quick and easy vegan protein smoothie is super luxurious, chocolatey, and packs a serious protein punch. Without the use of 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 treat.

Ingredients for Chunky Monkey Smoothie

For this recipe you will need:

• Soy milk: Or other plant-based milk.
• Ripe banana
• Peanut butter: I use creamy and natural.
• Cacao powder: Or substitute cocoa powder.
• Pure maple syrup

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.

This smoothie is great as a quick breakfast, mid-day boost, post-workout, or also smoothie bowl with all the toppings!

We enjoy ours flavored with a little vanilla and almond extract.

For more inspiration, also browse all smoothie recipes.

Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie

A luxurious, chocolatey smoothie with 20 grams of plant protein - without using protein powder!

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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.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Drink as is, or sprinkle with cacao nibs, etc.
• Make a smoothie bowl topped with peanut butter granola, coconut flakes, banana slices, or even some fluffy coco whip.

Notes

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

I use plain, unsweetened soy milk so the sweetener amount reflects that. Feel free to lessen or omit the maple syrup if using sweetened milk.

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.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPotassium: 1356mgFiber: 16gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 579IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 368mgIron: 6mg

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