Funky Monkey Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is a deliciously healthy smoothie with a funky sounding name and your favorite combination of ingredients. As a healthy snack or breakfast, and maybe even dessert, kids of all ages will love this Funky Monkey Smoothie recipe.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Funky Monkey Smoothie
How funky is your monkey? How loose is your goose?
MY LATEST VIDEOSSorry, my mom is a lifelong cheerleader and cheerleading coach. Sometimes that kind of silliness just comes out of me. But THIS isn’t silly. This glass of chocolate, peanut buttery, banana-y goodness masquerading as a rich dessert is good for you! It’s my Funky Monkey Smoothie!
I’m kind of a sucker for pairing chocolate, bananas, and peanut butter together, and I’m always happy to enjoy some funky monkey treats like banana peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream. But any time I can get my favorite decadent flavor combos in a healthier way, I’m all over it. So I’ve squeezed this trifecta of deliciousness into everything from chocolate chip cheesecake frozen yogurt pops to chocolate peanut butter banana energy balls, and even healthier chocolate cupcakes!
And of course, there’s my personal favorite…
It’s my Funky Monkey Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie recipe!
Bananas are pretty much my favorite smoothie ingredient (coming in pretty even with cherries, like my other favorite Cherry Vanilla Almond Smoothie) because I love the creaminess they add when they are all blended up. You’ve seen banana “nice cream”, right (I seriously want one of these Yonanas things)? Well, same effect in smoothies, giving them an almost milkshake-like texture.
For many people, Greek yogurt is the go-to in smoothies to add protein and more creaminess, but I actually prefer cottage cheese. You can go with whatever you have in your fridge, especially because I know cottage cheese weirds out some people, but trust me, it blends up so super smooth, without that bit of tartness from the yogurt. And the salt in the cottage cheese just enhances the sweetness of the banana and the nutty goodness of the dollop of peanut butter.
Now all you need is some cocoa powder and milk (I use almond milk to keep the calories in check, especially if I am having this as a snack and not in place of a meal), and, well…
Funky monkey healthy smoothie in all its glory!
So you know you want to cap off your evenings with a chocolaty dessert. Just whip up a Funky Monkey Smoothie and indulge while you are treating your body well! No guilt here!
Here’s some more chocolate smoothie recipes…
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- Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
- Chocolate-Covered Berries Green Smoothie
- Chocolate Mint Smoothie
- Banana Almond Mocha Smoothie
- Banana Chocolate Pistachio Smoothie
My friends also have some more healthy ways to sip a chocolaty treat. There’s this dairy free Chocolate Avocado Smoothie from Texanerin Baking. You can also try a Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie from Two Peas and Their Pod. And for a different twist, here’s a White Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie from Big Bear’s Wife.
A few things you might need…
Get a little funky and enjoy this Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie…
Who doesn’t love this amazing combination of flavors, and when you can enjoy something that tastes like dessert, but totally feel good about having it for breakfast or a healthy snack, then it’s a total win. This is the ultimate healthy smoothie recipe for all the chocolate and peanut butter lovers out there. And with a good dose of protein and some dark leafy greens, you’ll definitely fuel yourself through the morning until lunch or get yourself through the afternoon slump.
I hope you’ll leave a comment and give it a FIVE STAR rating or share a photo on this pin on Pinterest!
Funky Monkey Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach or other dark, leafy greens, if desired
- 1 large banana frozen and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 4 ice cubes more or less depending on desired texture
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a blender in the order listed, and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and serve.
Nutrition
Enjoy!
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Menthie says
September 10, 2015 at 2:59 pmWould vanilla chobani and some fresh frozen banana work ok?
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
September 12, 2015 at 9:02 pmAbsolutely!
iGreekYogurt.com says
October 11, 2013 at 8:45 amI just love these smoothieeees!
Here are some more delicious Greek Yogurt Recipes:
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Jennie @themessybakerblog says
April 14, 2013 at 7:54 pmSipping on this as I type. It’s so good! I love that it’s a guilt-free snack. Thanks for sharing, Brianne!
Sarah says
February 26, 2013 at 9:51 pmDelicious! Perfect for the times those chocolate cravings hit me 🙂
Brianne Izzo says
February 28, 2013 at 8:55 amI use it for my ice cream cravings!
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
February 24, 2013 at 5:26 pmThis looks delicious! There is nothing better than peanut butter, banana, and chocolate mixed together! I would love if you would share this delicious recipe over at my blog hop! That cheer makes me feel old ha I remember singing that! http://www.ablossominglife.com/2013/02/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-12.html
Brianne Izzo says
February 25, 2013 at 10:46 pmThanks for stopping by! Banana, chocolate and peanut butter is always my favorite combo!
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
February 24, 2013 at 3:35 pmWow, that sounds awesome!! Got it bookmarked, pinned and tweeted! Thanks for sharing this at Gluten Free Fridays!
Brianne Izzo says
February 25, 2013 at 10:45 pmThanks! This is definitely a hit!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
February 21, 2013 at 11:56 amThis smoothie looks and sounds phenomenal! I’m a huge fan of peanut butter, chocolate, and banana, so this is right up my alley. I’ve never seen banana flavored Chobani, but when I do, it will be all mine.
Brianne Izzo says
February 21, 2013 at 1:59 pmThe banana is one of their newer flavors, so maybe it isn’t everywhere yet, but you have to try it. I like it right out of the cup with a scoop of peanut butter. Some mini chips wouldn’t be a bad thing either 🙂
Jeni says
February 21, 2013 at 9:56 amThis looks delicious! I love chocolate, banana and peanut butter together!
Brianne Izzo says
February 21, 2013 at 1:37 pmMy favorite combo!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
February 19, 2013 at 9:56 amI love it Brianne!
Brianne Izzo says
February 19, 2013 at 9:24 pmSimple, but sooo good!
Terra says
February 18, 2013 at 10:23 pmMy favorite Ben and Jerry’s was the chunky monkey…..BUT not anymore!!! This really sounds fabulous, and my hubby would love love it:-) YUM!!! Hugs, Terra
Brianne Izzo says
February 19, 2013 at 9:23 pmI only tried Chunky Monkey last June when we were in Vermont!
a farmer in the dell says
February 18, 2013 at 9:29 pmthis is my kind of smoothie!
Brianne Izzo says
February 19, 2013 at 9:23 pmI love smoothies that make you think you are drinking a milkshake 🙂
The magical slow cooker says
February 18, 2013 at 3:30 pmYummy! Love, love chobani yogurt. I have a hard time finding the banana flavor, but I will drive miles out if my way to get it;) thanks for the great recipe!
Brianne Izzo says
February 19, 2013 at 9:18 pmHopefully it gets easier to find. It is still a new product. But it is good. Just picked up more today.
Sarah Olson says
February 19, 2013 at 11:29 pmI hope so, this recipe might me good with the pineapple chobani too!
Brianne Izzo says
February 20, 2013 at 10:28 pmGive it a try! I’d love pineapple with coconut milk (maybe skip the peanut butter)
Alaine @ My GF DF Living says
February 18, 2013 at 10:21 amI just found your blog. I love the name of your blog, so cute! I love this recipe. I will have to try with some soy yogurt.
Brianne Izzo says
February 18, 2013 at 3:16 pmThanks so much! I am not sure about the texture of soy yogurt, but Greek yogurt is pretty thick, so you may find you need less milk.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
February 18, 2013 at 10:18 amAhahahaa I love your silliness-that is so cool that your mom is a cheerleading coach! This smoothie looks soooo delicious, I love me some funky monkey 😛
Brianne Izzo says
February 18, 2013 at 3:16 pmHaha, thanks! I didn’t get the cheerleader gene though. I was pretty terrible. My sister, though, was awesome!