Chunky Monkey Smoothies Recipe

Megan Myers | Stetted

Chunky monkey smoothies are a quick and easy breakfast or snack. Who can resist peanut butter, banana, and chocolate?

When you’re about to have kids, people give you tons of advice. Maybe not all of it qualifies as advice, but it’s well-meaning, at least. Feeding is a frequent topic, of course.

But I’ve found the struggle in our house to be not so much what the kids will eat, but how much.

While we certainly have days my boys take a few bites and declare themselves done, for the most part they put away more food than I do. And then request a snack 30 minutes after dinner. Keeping them full is a task, to say the least.

One way I manage it is to serve up smoothies on the regular. I have smoothies nearly every day, and we all know the kids always want what we’re having, especially if it looks cold and chocolaty.

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I have my own go-to flavor blends, but I decided to make one for the kids that would be satisfying but also a bit healthy, without loading it up with spinach. (Though I’ve done that, too.)

The boys love Chunky Monkey Muffins, so making a smoothie with those flavors was a logical decision. Plus, it would help us take care of all those bananas they insist on buying and then ignoring.

Slicing and freezing your bananas in advance makes this a cinch to put together. Freezing the bananas isn’t required since you’re adding ice as well, but I like how the frozen bananas blend. Your choice!

Chunky Monkey Smoothies Picture

I use Greek yogurt instead of milk in this recipe to make it extra creamy and add more protein. If you like more liquid-y smoothies, feel free to use milk. In my house, we like milkshake-style smoothies!

I made the protein powder optional, because kids don’t usually need that extra boost. If you’re making it for yourself, go ahead! You can skip the cocoa powder if you’re using chocolate protein powder, or keep it in if you’re using vanilla.

Chunky Monkey Smoothies Image

Drink the smoothies as they are, or top with whipped cream and chocolate chips for an extra treat. No kid can resist them!

If you need other ways to use bananas, why not try these banana split popsicles?

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Chunky Monkey Smoothies Recipe

  2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Ice Cubes
  • 1 Banana, cut into chunks and frozen
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder, optional

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Divide into two glasses and serve.
     

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Author: Megan Myers
Recipe Yields: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 32
Calories 138

% Daily Value*
6%
Total Fat 4g
3%
  Saturated Fat 1g
2%
Sodium 37mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
1%
  Dietary Fiber 1g
  Sugars 1g
15%
Protein 8g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Megan Myers

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Megan is known for her commitment to eating local, fresh food and leading a well-fed life, as documented on her blog, Stetted. Around these parts, though, she's known for her commitment to phenomenal breakfast recipes.

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