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!
that looks really yummy
It’s divine! Try it!
Sounds so decadent yet really is light. Can’t wait to try it!
You’ll love it Heidi :) Just a little peanut butter and chocolate goes a LONG way for a mild, nutty flavour.
Oooh, yummy! I will definitely have to try this out.
Please do Jenn!
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 :)
You certainly will! It’s it’s been my go-to drink for the past week :)
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
It’s SO good, Lynda. I’ve been enjoying it on toast, but in the smoothie? Even better!
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
MMMM! So happy you found some, and love it!
Never understood the concept of a smoothie, I would rather eat my banana and yogurt individually
HA! Nope, I’d rather combine them 9 times out of 10 :)
It sounds delicious!! I still have yet to pick up a jar of that deliciousness, but I can’t wait to try your recipe!
You’ll adore it Victoria, it’s so yummy!
That sounds very tasty, and looks so pretty.
Thank you Lori! As I said, I need to work on my chocolate drizzling skills :)
I just may have all the ingredients for it. Thanks :).
Go for it!!!
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 !
You’re welcome Flora – it’s a great fix, and I just indulged again! YUM!
I’m drooling at this right now!
LOL! Go find #KraftPBChocolate and start blending!
Need to go buy a big jar or two of these beauts!
wish I could post my drool lol yum!
Hahaha try it Chandra! Your tummy will thank me!
I’ve tried (and liked) the new Kraft PB with Granola. Dare I yield to temptation and let my tummy sayeth ‘succumb’ too? :D
Yes! You must doth sayeth and succumbeth!
Eek! Does everyone know there is PB coupons on the Kraft site right now?!
Thanks for the tip!!!
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 :)
Thanks Jason – let me know if you make the smoothie!
Looks so yum! I want a smoothie now!
You need to have this in your life Cici!
Sounds amazing, will have to find the Chocolate PB!!!
Fingers crossed you can get your hands on it!!
YUM! Sounds delicious and super easy. Got to shop first for the Chocolate PB. Thanks for sharing Lena.
You’re welcome Marissa – enjoy!
mmm my kids would love that!!
Yes they would! And you’ll love it too!
Sounds like a yummy recipe for sure.
Let me know if you try it Melinda!
this looks good.
Try it Rick!
Wow will have to make that for my little guys
Please do Suzie!
just finished my supper and now I want one of these; I can just taste It when reading the recipe
Love it! Yup, it’s an amazing taste sensation for sure!
I MUST try that smoothie!!!!
Please do Stephanie!!
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 :)
Awesome :) Can’t wait for you to try this!
YUM !!! This looks delicious Thanks !
Thanks Cassie!
I love smoothies for breakfast so I’ll have to try this recipe out!
I wasn’t as impressed with the Chocolate PB as much as I thought I would be.
Awe,a little peanut butter and chocolate …this has to be delicious
I finally got to make this Canada Day weekend it was delicious !
Your recipe here sounds so good that I bet it would satisfy my sweet tooth