Sugar-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Chocolate cravings have been in full force and I like to keep it plant-based friendly while getting my chocolate fix. That was made possible with my Sugar-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie. 

Similar to my chocolate chia seed pudding, I wanted to keep this recipe refined sugar-free. All the thanks to an edible, sweet fruit called dates.  

They appear similar to raisins – just much larger. They have wrinkly skins and typically have pits or seeds, which are sometimes removed. 

They are the perfect alternative to sugar or sweeteners – especially in recipes where the ingredients are being blended, like homemade applesauce. 

If your dates are a little dried up, they can be brought back to a juicy life in minutes.

This recipe has been updated and improved. 

In the spirit of keeping things plant-based in this recipe, we’re going dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, and we are only using 5 ingredients: soy milk, banana, peanut butter, dates, and cocoa powder.

I am currently in the middle of moving to another place, so I am emptying my freezer and pantry as much as I can. Especially since there’s no way any of my frozen food will keep frozen with this move – unless I bother with a cooler. 

I think making a healthy, delicious smoothie was a better decision.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie 

• We’re only working with 5 ingredients here.
• This smoothie is extra creamy. No need for heavy cream, yogurt, or avocado – we’re getting a creamy smoothie with the ingredients listed. I highly suggest using a high-powered blender with good blades. Vitamix and Nutribullet are great blenders for smoothies. 
• We’re sweetening up the smoothie naturally. Instead of using sugar, syrup, or honey, we’re going with dates. It’s a great way to sweeten up smoothies with the addition of fiber, potassium, and copper. 

If you need a protein pick-me-up instead, go for our Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie. It’s protein powder-free and loaded with plant-based protein. 

Recipe FAQs

How To Make Smoothies Creamy & Thick

No matter the flavor, whether you’re going for a raspberry or a coffee banana smoothie bowl – the trick to getting a creamy smoothie is by using frozen ingredients. 

Here are more ways to thicken up your smoothies. 

1. Add protein powder. Protein powder can add some texture and thickness to your smoothie. It’s also a great way to add protein to your diet. 
2. Add vegan yogurt. Instead of using vegan milk altogether, go for 1 part vegan milk and one part vegan yogurt. Even better if it’s greek yogurt.
3. Go for frozen fruit instead of fresh. Frozen bananas are a given. But if you’re opting out of bananas, any fruit you might be adding to your smoothie can benefit from frozen fruit – whether it’s strawberries, avocado, or raspberries. 
4. Swap out the vegan milk for vegan ice cream. Add a scoop of your favorite ice cream. Vanilla works well since it has more of a mild flavor that can thicken up your smoothies, without changing the recipe too much. 
5. Use a good blender. It’s important to use a high-speed blender with good-working blades. Otherwise, you might have a smoothie with an inconsistent smoothie texture.
6. Add a dash of chia seeds. If you ever made chia pudding before, you’ll know that chia seeds are awesome at becoming gel-like up when resting in the water. The same concept applies here. Use chia seeds in your smoothie and they will gel up, creating a thicker texture. 

This chocolate peanut butter smoothie is the perfect breakfast recipe that’s kid-friendly, easy to make, using affordable ingredients. 

It’s also a great afternoon snack to serve up during the toastier months. I for one, rely on smoothies during the summer to avoid the hot kitchen. 

How To Soften Dates 

If your dates have been sitting around for a while and they’ve dried up a bit, you can rehydrate them. Simply place the date fruit into a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let the fruit sit for about 10 minutes. Drain the water and use. 

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