Creamy Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
This rich and velvety smoothie tastes exactly like a liquid peanut butter cup but is packed with healthy fats to keep you in ketosis. By adding a touch of vanilla and sea salt, the natural sweetness of the chocolate and nut butter pops without the need for excess sugar. It’s the perfect quick breakfast or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids & Fresh Base
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or cashew milk for extra creaminess) (480 ml)
- ½ medium avocado, ripe (pitted and scooped) (approx. 75g)
Richness & Flavor
- 4 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter (unsweetened) (64g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Dry Goods
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (approx. 22g)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons powdered monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste) (30-40g)
- 1 ½ cups ice cubes (optional, for a thicker frozen texture) (approx. 200g)
Instructions
- Combine liquids: Pour the unsweetened almond milk and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender container first. Adding liquids first ensures the blades spin freely and prevents sticking.
- Add creamy elements: Add the scooped avocado flesh and natural peanut butter.
- Add dry ingredients: Top with the unsweetened cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener, sea salt, and ice cubes (if using).
- Blend: Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 45–60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the smoothie; if you prefer it sweeter, add an extra teaspoon of sweetener and pulse briefly. Pour into two tall glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Allergy Alert: This recipe contains Peanuts and Tree Nuts (Almond). To make this nut-free, substitute almond milk with hemp milk or coconut milk, and swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
- Sweetener Tip: Powdered sweetener dissolves better in cold drinks than granular versions, preventing a gritty texture.
- Boost Your Macros: For extra protein, add a scoop of unsweetened collagen peptides or low-carb chocolate protein powder (adjust liquid amount slightly if needed).
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 310 kcal | Total Fat: 26 g (Saturated Fat: 4.5 g) | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 280 mg | Total Carbs: 14 g (Fiber: 8 g, Sugars: 2 g (naturally occurring), Net Carbs: 6 g (Total Carbs minus Dietary Fiber)) | Protein: 11 g | Potassium: 590 mg
These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.