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3:00pm: It’s #KraftPBChocolate Smoothie O’Clock

February 23, 2014 By Lena

It happens every day without fail. I blame years of taking a 3:00pm coffee break. Or maybe I’m just wired to get positively, irrevocably, irrationally hungry every day at the same time. But when the clock strikes three, my tummy doth sayeth to me:

“How ’bout a little something, Lena?” 

Now I try my best to make healthy choices, and for the most part, I succeed. It’s been a very long time since I’ve succumbed to a 3:00pm vending machine chocolate bar (due in part to the fact that I do not have a vending machine in my home office), and I generally choose fresh options like fruit and veggies, cheese and crackers or the always filling dried fruit and nuts. And, my newest obsession: this low-fat, highly satisfying Peanut Butter with Chocolate and Banana Smoothie. Oh yes, I may have uncovered the best mid-afternoon taste sensation ever. I am hooked.

Fair warning: I’m not a barista, so my chocolate syrup designs leave much to be desired. But who cares? It’s the taste that counts and let me tell you, this smoothie is taaassty. Super easy and super on the waistline too!

1/4 cup crushed ice
1 tbsp Kraft Peanut Butter with Chocolate
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup non-fat (0%) Vanilla Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup skim milk
chocolate syrup, for drizzling or doodling

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: drink recipes, Kraft Canada, Peanut Butter with Chocolate and Banana Smoothie

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  1. MrDisco

    February 23, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    that looks really yummy

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 6:40 am

      It’s divine! Try it!

  2. Heidi C.

    February 23, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    Sounds so decadent yet really is light. Can’t wait to try it!

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 6:40 am

      You’ll love it Heidi :) Just a little peanut butter and chocolate goes a LONG way for a mild, nutty flavour.

  3. Jenn

    February 23, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Oooh, yummy! I will definitely have to try this out.

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 6:41 am

      Please do Jenn!

  4. Nicole W.

    February 24, 2014 at 2:20 am

    This sounds delicious! PB and chocolate has to be the world’s best combination. I just bought some vanilla greek yogurt today, too. Might have to try this soon :)

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 6:42 am

      You certainly will! It’s it’s been my go-to drink for the past week :)

  5. Lynda Cook

    February 24, 2014 at 3:54 am

    So how is that new peanut butter? I haven’t bought ant yet but can’t wait to try it and your smoothie sounds amazing

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 6:43 am

      It’s SO good, Lynda. I’ve been enjoying it on toast, but in the smoothie? Even better!

      • Lynda Cook

        February 28, 2014 at 6:24 pm

        I finally got some today and the first thing I did when I got home was make myself some toast..lol and it is very good, now I will have to try the smoothie mmmmm

        • Lena

          March 2, 2014 at 4:59 pm

          MMMM! So happy you found some, and love it!

  6. Vesper

    February 24, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Never understood the concept of a smoothie, I would rather eat my banana and yogurt individually

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 9:19 am

      HA! Nope, I’d rather combine them 9 times out of 10 :)

  7. Victoria Ess

    February 24, 2014 at 8:22 am

    It sounds delicious!! I still have yet to pick up a jar of that deliciousness, but I can’t wait to try your recipe!

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 9:19 am

      You’ll adore it Victoria, it’s so yummy!

  8. loriag

    February 24, 2014 at 8:35 am

    That sounds very tasty, and looks so pretty.

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 9:26 am

      Thank you Lori! As I said, I need to work on my chocolate drizzling skills :)

  9. nicolthepickle

    February 24, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I just may have all the ingredients for it. Thanks :).

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      Go for it!!!

  10. Flora M

    February 24, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I have the same problem around 3 pm – this sounds like a definite “fix” for that tummy rumble (have to find the Kraft PB&Chocolate first though) ;) Thanks for sharing Lena !

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      You’re welcome Flora – it’s a great fix, and I just indulged again! YUM!

  11. jaimeem

    February 24, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    I’m drooling at this right now!

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      LOL! Go find #KraftPBChocolate and start blending!

      • jaimeem

        February 26, 2014 at 9:04 am

        Need to go buy a big jar or two of these beauts!

  12. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    February 24, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    wish I could post my drool lol yum!

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Hahaha try it Chandra! Your tummy will thank me!

  13. Guppy5700

    February 24, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    I’ve tried (and liked) the new Kraft PB with Granola. Dare I yield to temptation and let my tummy sayeth ‘succumb’ too? :D

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Yes! You must doth sayeth and succumbeth!

      • Guppy5700

        February 25, 2014 at 7:37 pm

        Eek! Does everyone know there is PB coupons on the Kraft site right now?!

        • Lena

          March 2, 2014 at 5:00 pm

          Thanks for the tip!!!

  14. Jason

    February 24, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Unfortunately I can’t use Kraft anymore but I bet my son would love a smoothie like that! I guess we need to buy some Chocolate Peanut Butter :) Love the recipes Lena, keep ’em coming :)

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks Jason – let me know if you make the smoothie!

  15. Cici G-H

    February 24, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    Looks so yum! I want a smoothie now!

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      You need to have this in your life Cici!

  16. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    February 24, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Sounds amazing, will have to find the Chocolate PB!!!

    • Lena

      February 24, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      Fingers crossed you can get your hands on it!!

  17. Marissa

    February 25, 2014 at 7:57 am

    YUM! Sounds delicious and super easy. Got to shop first for the Chocolate PB. Thanks for sharing Lena.

    • Lena

      March 2, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      You’re welcome Marissa – enjoy!

  18. angie smith

    February 25, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    mmm my kids would love that!!

    • Lena

      March 2, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      Yes they would! And you’ll love it too!

  19. Melinda L.

    February 26, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Sounds like a yummy recipe for sure.

    • Lena

      March 2, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Let me know if you try it Melinda!

  20. Rick F

    February 26, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    this looks good.

    • Lena

      March 2, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Try it Rick!

  21. Suzie M

    February 27, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    Wow will have to make that for my little guys

    • Lena

      March 2, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Please do Suzie!

  22. Robyn L

    February 27, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    just finished my supper and now I want one of these; I can just taste It when reading the recipe

    • Lena

      March 2, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Love it! Yup, it’s an amazing taste sensation for sure!

  23. Stephanie LaPlante

    March 1, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I MUST try that smoothie!!!!

    • Lena

      March 2, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      Please do Stephanie!!

  24. Soozle

    March 2, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    I may just be in love with the Kraft peanutbutter with chocolate before having ever tried it…. and love the idea of it in a recipe :)

    • Lena

      March 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      Awesome :) Can’t wait for you to try this!

  25. Cassie Fancy

    March 9, 2014 at 10:29 am

    YUM !!! This looks delicious Thanks !

    • Lena

      March 23, 2014 at 7:52 am

      Thanks Cassie!

  26. Susan T.

    April 25, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    I love smoothies for breakfast so I’ll have to try this recipe out!

  27. Rick F

    April 27, 2014 at 8:34 am

    I wasn’t as impressed with the Chocolate PB as much as I thought I would be.

  28. kathy downey

    September 5, 2016 at 9:47 am

    Awe,a little peanut butter and chocolate …this has to be delicious

  29. kathy downey

    August 21, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    I finally got to make this Canada Day weekend it was delicious !

  30. Debbie White Beattie

    July 4, 2018 at 2:38 am

    Your recipe here sounds so good that I bet it would satisfy my sweet tooth

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