♫ My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard. ♫
Alright fine; go ahead and be all technical about it. Ain’t no cream involved in this shake or any ice for that matter either. “Whatever,” she says in her most grating Joe Pesci voice, assuming of course she sounds an iota like Joe Pesci. She doesn’t, but we can pretend. It’s more fun that way.
The low down and dirty truth is this is a smoothie recipe, a Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie to be exact, and it does bring the Hubby to the yard. Or at the very least, the kitchen. I suspect if I advertised properly, others would show up too and before you know it, I’d have a line out the door and halfway down the driveway, and I just so happen to have a long drive. Yup, this smoothie is that impressive.
If you blend it, they will come.
For years now, I have been a strictly fruit smoothie kind of gal. It’s been all fruit, all the time, with no deviations, ignoring my always present greens. Some might find this behavior to be a tad bit rigid, and I readily admit to being a creature of habit. It’s one of my many issues, most of which I happily embrace and vigorously defend.
The thing is I really like my early morning smoothies. They’re packed with refreshing and rehydrating fruit, making consumption a dream. They remind me of the first soft kiss from your better half at days first blush, when you’re still firmly entrenched in bed, buried underneath a mountain of covers. The kiss which barely brushes your lips and wakes you up ever so gently, without overpowering you. The one that leaves a smile on your face.
Oh yes, those waking hour smoothies are romantic and whimsical, and reserved for the morning, which opens up a whole host of other daytime activities. Like this Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie to be exact.
I like to call this guy The Afternoon Delight.
He is strong and stoic, with a touch of sex appeal. He also feels a bit naughty, like forbidden fruit, only in chocolate form and with a dollop of peanut butter and a dash of dates. Toss in some spinach and a phallic and frozen banana and you’ve got yourself a little rendezvous.
I reserve these kind of smoothies for that midday time slot when I’m seeking solace in the form of a delicious pick me up. These smoothies are on the dark side, the sinful side, the ones filled with pure and potent pleasure which leave you weak in the knees, yet panting for more. They are an illicit affair, you willingly succumb to at every opportunity.
Author’s addendum: It’s possible the Hubby spending the vast majority of his waking hours in a different state is having an impact on my writing. Also, it might be time to invest in some batteries. On that note, I should really just get to the recipe. Cheers.
- I frozen Banana
- 4 Dates
- 1/2 cup fresh Spinach, packed
- 1 Tbsp. Flax Powder (optional)
- 2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tbsp. plain Greek Yogurt, full fat
- 1 Tbsp. creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup Almond Milk.
- Toss all ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth and creamy, approximately one minute.
- This smoothie is completely adaptable. Want more chocolate flavor? Add more cocoa powder. If it's too thick, you can thin it by adding more almond milk. If it's not thick enough, add ice, another frozen banana or more peanut butter.
Do you like to consume smoothies twice on one day? Do you switch it up based on the time of the day?
Meghan,
Imma let you finish with the smoothie, but . . . you tied twine around a mason jar.
Why did you tie twine around a mason jar? I think you need new batteries for sure, to get these crazy canning jar bondage fantasies out of your head.
The smoothie looks delicious, and since I’ve got both bananas and a bag of vaguely green leafy items assuredly from the farm share I recently excavated from the freezer, I think this will be today’s after school snack. The kids can’t eat Easter bunnies every day.
Well, they could, but variety is always good.
Thanks!
Kirsten recently posted…Spicy Lima Bean Dip with Avocado
Circling back to tell you that we had this smoothie for after school snack today! Yum! Now, I didn’t have almond milk so I used the cow kind, and I wanted to use up the vanilla yogurt so I tossed that in. No fresh spinach, but the frozen green things looked suspiciously like mustard greens so hey, using farm share greens FTW! Also, my spouse gets finicky about his PB, so I grabbed a . . . . oh and this was delicious . . . spoonful of cocoa and cookie butter spread (Trader Joes). Heavenly. I did stick with the dates and banana, and added some ice to make the kids think . . . well not much. I needed to stuff more greens in, so I thought ice cubes would help with that.
Delicious!
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Hooray! I’m thrilled to hear it. I’ve actually added sliced almonds before too and those were a great addition.
The twine was to make the pictures pretty, although now you’ve got bondage fantasies in my head. Hmm, I suspect there will be chaffing.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
Okay, this is the second smoothie I’m seeing this morning with greens in it that actually looks really delicious (the other was Amanda’s) Can you believe I’m scared of putting greens in a smoothie? I need to get over it now and try this.
Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted…WIAW – Still Working the Leftovers
Yes, you gotta give it a whirl. Start with spinach. You can’t taste it at all. I want you to report back and let me know what you think.
Also, I still remember the first time I added greens to my smoothies. I put like two tiny kale leaves in and twelve cups of strawberries just to be safe. 😉
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
I want a kiss like this! Totally, totally forgot how it must feel like.
Oh, and that thing behind the smoothie in the second pic? I first thought it was a giant roastbeef sandwich.
Cheers.
Lucie@FitSwissChick recently posted…I cheated on CrossFit and Omelette Cake Recipe
I’ll make out with you at Blend. 😉
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
I love the recipe! We usually just stick to fruit based smoothies as well so this peanut butter chocolate one may be worth a switch up.
Anna-Marie @BeautyandtheBeets recently posted…Date Night for What I Ate Wednesday
It’s definitely worth a switch up. I’m so glad I finally took the plunge and went there. I can’t get enough now.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
I have to admit that (gasp) I’m not a smoothie girl. I like to actually chew my food, but sometimes in the summer when it gets warm I do attempt to make them for a snack–always with PB and banana. In other words, this looks delicious.
Throw in some cocoa powder and you’re golden, or really brown but you get the idea.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
I can definitely see myself making this and liking it!
meredith @ Cookie ChRUNicles recently posted…Links To Read While Your Are Bored At Work
Yes, please do and then let me know what you think. 🙂 🙂
Am I the only one that picked up on the battery comment?? HAHAHA. I love the presentation of this smoothie in the mason jar with the tied twine like string. It speaks to my rustic smoothie loving soul. I don’t dislike one thing about these ingredients, nope, not one bit I want em alllll.
Brittany recently posted…Finding Inspiration
Um I know right? I’ve been waiting for someone to notice my little battery comment. Bunch of prudes. 😉
My rustic twine tied smoothie. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
Am I the only one who got a bit hot and bothered by this post? 😉 LOL at the batteries comment.
I’m not much of a smoothie person. Mine just never seem to turn out as satisfying and tasty as I hope they will. But you’ve talked me into this one – now I just need the weather to warm up!
You need a fan? Maybe help cool you down after reading about my smoothies? I understand.
It’s weird but I probably drink more smoothies in the winter than the summer. Oh well, I’ve always been odd.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
I swear that you and I are the same person. I totally get the smoothie logic… In fact, I can’t even remember the last time I had a chocolate smoothie in the morning because I really love the refreshing feeling that comes with my green ones. The afternoons are reserved for the chocolate ones, though. Both because I appreciate the shot of caffeine and I like something a little ‘heartier’… if that makes sense. I definitely know what I’ll be snacking on this afternoon…
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It makes perfect sense. I’m right there with you and also very much appreciative since you’re the one who gently pushed me to take the plunge on chocolate smoothies. Thank you for that.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
Ohhh haaay Kelis ;)! I need to get on the bandwagon of adding dates to smoothies- looks like this smoothie is the one that will ensure I finally do. You know I am all over this combination- PB, chocolate & butter is always a good idea! I think I overdid it with the chocolate smoothies in the morning- they are way too intense now. I prefer fruity flavours in the morning now and save my chocolate for post-lunch! Side note- tell me I’m not the only one who gets a little bummed when the spinach addition doesn’t result in a green color?
Khushboo recently posted…Currently (April 2015)
The cocoa powder overshadows the spinach. It’s the first time I’ve actually seen that happen.
PB, Chocolate and Bananas are the trifecta. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
I still have yet to make a proper smoothie! I made some banana strawberry thing a few years ago and it was ok but not great – but I know this would be the bomb! Would sub the peanut butter for almond but I definitely think I could have a relationship with this smoothie…
It must be so difficult for you not to make many impromptu trips to see the hubby… 😉
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape recently posted…Why I Love Where I Live!
He comes home Friday. I’m biding my time. Can’t wait.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
I honestly think of that song every time I make either a smoothie or a milkshake. Tempted to start a social experiment and leave one out to see if it attracts any boys ;). And YES to anything peanut butter+chocolate flavored! The best.
Christine@ Apple of My Eye recently posted…Creamy Banana Avocado Protein Smoothie
Count me in on the social experiment.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
PB, banana and chocolate is a a no fail recipe.
My dad used to make us similar milkshakes and they were delicious.
Ange @ Cowgirl Runs recently posted…Let’s Talk Physio
This would also be amazing in milkshake form.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
I just ordered some peanut butter and chocolate popcorn from a guy selling stuff for his kid at school today. So yeah, nice job knowing exactly what is going on in my world and posting this smoothie to supply my taste buds exactly what they want.
Get those batteries, yo. I feel you inching towards the red zone.
Chris recently posted…Rumblings and Stirrings
Danger, danger, red zone nearing…..
Thankfully, the Hubby comes home on Friday and I can ravage him then. Oops, did I say that?!
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
gurrrrrrrrrrrrl, i had to fan my face 3 times while reading this post, sweet jayzuss and mary chains, sssshhhhhhwinnnnnng!!! yes wayne’s world references are my jam. and so are wiz khalifa and pesci, so dope. and seriously, i don’t know if i’d be able to leave the bedroom after one of those morning kisses, maybe we need to relocate our blender and get a small fridge for the boudoir… hmmmm. so many good ideas are in this post, like like like and high fivesies. JAZZ HANDS
there is some serious action going on all over this smoothie, it looks scrumptious enough to have certainly more than once a day. i might make it and double the recipe because one… serving… is just not enough when it’s good. and this looks DAMN good gurrrl. word. choco peanut butter banana all over my azzzzzzzzzeropotumus. boom choco locka boom.
I hope I spawned a fifty shades of smoothie baby today. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
I never put dates in smoothies. That must change. I do have a good reason though… until just a couple of months ago I didn’t like them. They say your taste buds change every 7 years. Guess that’s true!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…What I Ate Without an Oven
Start adding dates to smoothies, but more importantly, tuck some blue cheese inside them, wrap them in bacon and grill them for a couple minutes. Heaven sent.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
Duh. If it involves bacon I’ve loved it for years. 😉
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…What I Ate Without an Oven
I should have known.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
Looks delicious!!!
Maddie @ Dixie Runs recently posted…Hidden Trails and Grilled Pineapple
Thanks!
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
…….and you make fun of *my* voices?!? LOL.
This type of smoothie has been my afterworkout thang for years. Lurve it.
Shannyn recently posted…Ummmm
That’s because you have great taste.
I’m coming back to Canada this year. Towards the end of July.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
Jeez, woman. I’m sitting on the edge of my kitchen chair feeling all hot and bothered. This old girl needs a banana, stat.
Suzy recently posted…Mindless Blogging > Not Much
I’m happy to hear I got you all worked up; in a good way.
Now pass me a banana please.
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
You and your illicit affairs…ahahaha!!
This looks delicious. I, too, am usual a fruit smoothie kind of girl but believe it or not, I tried a mocha banana smoothie today and it was great!! Actually it was more like “ice cream” because I barely put any almond milk in it…but you catch my drift.
Christina @ The Athletarian recently posted…WIAW: that whole “free speed” thing
I’ll have to try this mocha ice cream tonight. It sounds delicious. Maybe it can cool me down. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
i feel like you could write a love story with food. Or a dirty novel. LOL! But i also can’t believe you’ve been strictly fruit smoothies? really? Glad you got this going on now, I need! LOVAH!
I’m thinking a kinky love story might be best.
Yep, Spoons was the one who got me hooked on Chocolate Smoothies.
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Potato Ramp Soup with Cheddar & Chives
Confession- You are one of the few recipe posting blogs I actually read the content because your a sassy pot and I love it. I also love the new additions to this as you know the full fruit blow out used to make me….fruity.
Saying that…….I’d make this first thing but add some coffee granules. Hello.
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…No Bake Vanilla Cake Batter Breakfast Cookies
I think Spoons has a chocolate smoothie where she adds coffee granules. I haven’t tried that one yet, but given my love of coffee, I need to.
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Potato Ramp Soup with Cheddar & Chives
Everything time I see one of your smoothies I think: Damn. I need to get a Vitamix.
Kristy @ she eats recently posted…Devour It with A Spoon Lemon Curd
I don’t although own a vitamix, although I wouldn’t mind one. All this action goes down in my trusty blender. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Potato Ramp Soup with Cheddar & Chives
Just looking at the peanut butter chocolate smoothie is enough to make me go gooey. I love the straightforward approach to your recipes and quality images.