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).
Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Total Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 280mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 14g
- Dietary Fiber: 8g
- Sugars: 2g (naturally occurring)
- Net Carbs: 6g (Total Carbs minus Dietary Fiber)
- Protein: 11g
- Potassium: 590mg
Disclaimer: These are approximate estimates based on standard nutritional data for generic ingredients. Values may vary based on specific brands used (especially peanut butter and almond milk), exact measurements, and produce size. For precise calculations, use a nutrition tracking app like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer.