A deliciously thick and creamy peanut butter cup shake packed with protein. This chocolate + peanut butter flavored shake is healthy and good for you – perfect for a breakfast, snack, or a post work-out drink.
Airports and airplanes are the worst for catching a cold or virus! I think every single time I’ve flown, I end up with something a few days later. And unfortunately, this travel was no different. Despite my best efforts to keep our hands clean and everything sanitized, both the babe and I ended up with a cold.
It’s been so hard to drag myself out of bed and especially when all the babe wants to do is cuddle – poor guy. (The one awesome thing about being sick is lots and lots of cuddles which I
When I’m sick, there’s nothing like burning hot soup or a freezing cold shake – both seriously help a sore throat! Also, I always think the healthier I can eat, the quicker I can beat the sickness. So I created this chocolate & peanut butter shake – one for me and one for the babe. And I ended up making another one shortly after since the babe wanted to eat both his and mine. He chugged this shake down!
A few years ago when the husband and I lived in Boston, we were right next to a health food store – it was a 30-second walk from our apartment. When I went shopping there I was first introduced to chocolate soymilk and almondmilk. I’ve been a religious vanilla (or plain) almondmilk and soymilk drinker for years now. But the chocolate version was new to me.
I still remember the first time I bought it – I practically finished the whole carton the same day! I’ve been hooked ever since.
Anyways, it was back in this little apartment in Boston that I first created this peanut butter cup protein shake. I’ve been making it for a few years now so it’s about high time I share it with you! It all starts with some chocolate soymilk – one cup to be exact. The soymilk and the chocolate protein powder are what creates the chocolate in the shake. A frozen banana gives this shake a super amount of creaminess and the rest of the ingredients are pretty standard – little bit of sweetener, vanilla extract, peanut butter (of course), and some vanilla yogurt.
- 1 large banana coined and then frozen
- 1 cup chocolate soymilk or chocolate almond-milk
- 1 container (6 ounces) vanilla or plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder optional
- 1/2 teaspoon truvia or sub another sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Optional: 1/2 - 1 cup ice
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At least 2-3 hours previous to making this shake, remove the peel from the banana, slice into large coins, and place in a plastic bag in the freezer. (I usually freeze the banana the night before)
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When the banana is completely frozen, combine it with the chocolate soymilk, vanilla or plain yogurt (Greek, low-fat, or regular), peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, truiva, and vanilla.
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Add ice if desired for a larger and thicker shake.
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Blend until smooth. Pour into a large glass and drizzle with extra peanut butter if desired.
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Enjoy immediately.
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Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
August 29, 2014 at 6:26 am5: Enjoy immediately.
Yep. Don’t mind if I do.
PB cups are my life….and so are protein shakes. I am obsessed with this. Pinned!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
August 29, 2014 at 8:11 amThis protein shake looks so delicious, Chelsea! Your photos are flawless and I just want to dive into this beauty right now! 🙂 Pinning!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
August 29, 2014 at 8:57 amThis looks really yummy! I love peanut butter shakes.
Drew says
August 29, 2014 at 9:08 amWhen I worked at Wendy’s I didn’t get sick even once because I washed my hands multiple times a day.
Beth @ bethcakes says
August 29, 2014 at 9:50 amSo sorry you guys got sick! This looks like the best way to get over it though!! Chocolate, peanut butter, and banana smoothies are definitely my favorites, and I love this peanut butter cup version! Totally going to have to try it. Pinned! 🙂
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
August 29, 2014 at 10:10 amSo sorry to hear you guys got sick Chelsea! Ugh! Colds are the worst. I have to tell you though – if I was sick, I could see how this Peanut Butter shake would be the perfect remedy – it looks absolutely amazing!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
August 29, 2014 at 12:43 pmI know what you mean about airports and flying, we seem to always catch something after traveling! Now I have a go-to recipe for when we get sick!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
August 29, 2014 at 1:40 pmHope you get to feeling better soon! Love the shakes!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
August 29, 2014 at 3:16 pmLooks like a perfect way to kick start the day. I love my chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie. It’s my go to breakfast for the last 2 years.
Pinning!
Have a great holiday weekend Chelsea!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
August 29, 2014 at 6:55 pmI hope you’re feeling better!! This shake is the BEST, and you’re right cold or hot are perfect when you’re sick.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
August 29, 2014 at 10:12 pmawww poor you and poor baby!! I hope you both feel better soon (although still having snuggles!)–I think this shake is friggin GENIUS. Anything that is healthy but tastes like a pb cup is good with me 😀
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
August 30, 2014 at 7:43 amPinned! This looks so delicious! I love anything chocolate and PB 😉 hope you are feeling better, it’s awful being sick… have a great weekend Chelsea!
Kelly says
August 30, 2014 at 11:13 amAaw, sorry to hear you guys got sick Chelsea 🙁 Hope this shake helps you both feel better soon! It looks and sounds amazing! Pinning!
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says
September 1, 2014 at 1:02 amSo sorry to hear you guys are sick! I’m sick too 🙁 so I understand – hope you feel better! What an amazing idea with this shake though – I hope it perks you up for sure. 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
September 2, 2014 at 4:39 pmOh my goodness. This is going to be my post-workout shake. Healthy and full of protein (I’ll prob. sub greek yogurt for the regular yogurt. My boyfriend is sure to drink at least half of mine once he learns it taste like a peanut butter cup! Thanks for sharing!
Bri | Bites of Bri says
September 6, 2014 at 1:06 pmThis looks like a great protein shake! I’ll try it this week in place of my usual recipe 🙂
Melinda says
January 27, 2016 at 1:01 amwhat is the calorie and fat intake do you know?
Michelle-Rose says
December 26, 2017 at 2:39 pmCan’t wait to try this, my husband bought me a Ninja Blender for Christmas. I have 2 questions, What type of Chia Seeds do you use? and when you say Vanilla, Do you mean powder? Vanilla extract? Please advise.
chelseamessyapron says
January 30, 2018 at 9:33 pmI don’t use a specific brand of chia seeds 🙂 Vanilla extract, sorry for the confusion! I hope you love this!