Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Handful of ice
• 1 tsp instant coffee (optional, for mocha flavor)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Add almond milk and Greek yogurt to blender first

2. 2

   Add frozen banana (break into chunks for easier blending)

3. 3

   Add peanut butter, protein powder, and cocoa powder

4. 4

   Add flaxseed, vanilla, and salt

5. 5

   Add instant coffee if making mocha version

6. 6

   Add ice for thicker consistency

7. 7

   Blend on high until smooth and creamy

8. 8

   Taste and adjust - add more cocoa for chocolate intensity

9. 9

   Pour into glass

10. 10

    Optional: top with crushed peanuts or chocolate shavings

11. 11

    Enjoy immediately