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Best Espresso, Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie

This copycat D-Lite Breakfast Buzz recipe version is full of amazing flavor and that perfect smoothie texture. There also is one secret for making the best version of this smoothie that adds a creamy texture and really makes it taste more like dessert than breakfast!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time4 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Smoothie, Chocolate Smoothie, Espresso Smoothie, Hangover Smoothie, Healthy Smoothie, Peanut Butter Smoothie, Protein Smoothie, Smoothie, Workout Smoothie
Servings: 1 person
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen banana Tip: peel your bananas that are getting old and put them in the freezer
  • 1 cup almond milk or milk of your choice. Silk milk with protein is great for macro lovers. Vanilla almond milk works as well.
  • 1 6.5oz Starbucks doubleshot espresso can
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1-2 tbsp heaping scoop of peanut butter Can use powdered PB to cut down on calories
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder vanilla, banana or coffee flavor also work.

Starbucks Doubleshot Substitutes

  • 2 shots espresso cooled

Or

  • 4-6 oz strong coffee cooled (ideally 2-3 scoops if instant coffee)

Or

  • 4-6 oz cold brew

Options

  • 2-4 tbsp oats if wanting to add complex carbs
  • chocolate syrup

Instructions

  • Mix all of your ingredients in the blender... and blend!
  • Taste it while still in the blender to see if you want more chocolate or peanut butter flavor.

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