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August 30, 2016 3 Comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

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This Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie is the perfect boost after a hard workout | cookingwithcurls.com #KashiPlantPower #GOTOGETHER #ad #vegan

Do you have a morning routine? I like to workout first thing in the morning, then enjoy a Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie after picking myself up off the floor! To be honest, my fitness plan has been in turmoil over the past year…..

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie is the perfect boost after a hard workout | cookingwithcurls.com #KashiPlantPower #GOTOGETHER #ad #vegan

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. 

Between a move across the country, loosing all of my fitness equipment in the divorce, and all of the other stresses in life I have fallen off the fitness wagon. 😉

I dug out my bike last weekend, and the trainer that goes along with it, ready to start back up again…and then I remembered that not only can I not have dairy, I can’t have soy protein either…so my Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothies are now a big no no. 🙁

This rich and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie is packed with protein, and it's also vegan and gluten-free! cookingwithcurls.com #KashiPlantPower #GOTOGETHER #ad

Then I found out about this new Kashi® Cocoa Awakening® Organic Breakfast Super Blend that does not contain dairy or soy, AND it’s vegan, USDA organic, and gluten-free as well {insert happy dance}

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie made with Kashi Cocoa Awakening® | cookingwithcurls.com

You don’t even have to leave the house, it’s available at Target.com…..

Kashi Protein Powder at Target.com | cookingwithcurls.com

I bought this Kashi Cocoa Awakening® which is one of the Organic Breakfast Superblends {along with Rise & Shine Vanilla, Sun-Up Coconut}. They also have Kashi® GOLEAN™ Plant Powered Shakes: {Vanilla Vinyasa, Matcha Tea Mantra, Original Inspiration, Dark Cocoa Powder.} I can’t wait to try the Dark Cocoa Powder next!!

How to make a Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie:

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See how easy that is, just add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Some important notes about this recipe:

You need two scoops of Kashi Protein Powder, and the scoop is right here in the container…..

Kashi Cocoa Awakening® scoop cookingwithcurls.com

Unsweetened cashew milk because it is thick and creamy, but you can also use almond milk.

Use all-natural peanut butter with no added sugar. This is a protein smoothie, not a milkshake. 😉

If you don’t like peanut butter, any nut butter will work.

I don’t like my smoothies diluted by melting ice cubes, so I freeze my bananas. I just toss them in to the freezer until ready to use…..

Frozen Banana | cookingwithcurls.com

Then I slice it up and toss it into the blender. The skin breaks away pretty easily since it is so brittle…..

Sliced Frozen Banana | cookingwithcurls.com

Each Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie has 15 to 16 grams of plant based protein before you add the peanut butter! How’s that for a big ‘ol helping of goodness to start your day?

I would recommend using a plastic container over a pretty glass if you are planning on enjoying your smoothie on the go…and don’t forget the straw. 😉

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie for the perfect post-workout energy boost | cookingwithcurls.com #KashiPlantPower #GOTOGETHER #ad

I have my bike ready, the weights are out of their boxes, and I have a new protein powder…I guess I’m out of excuses.

Enjoy!!

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie is the perfect boost after a hard workout | cookingwithcurls.com #KashiPlantPower #GOTOGETHER #ad #vegan

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

Wake up ready to conquer the day with a Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie loaded with vegan, organic goodness!
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegan, gluten-free, recipe, peanut butter, banana, chocolate, protein, powder, blended
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops Kashi® Cocoa Awakening® Organic Breakfast Super Blend
  • 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk or almond milk
  • 1 Tablespoon all-natural peanut butter
  • 1 frozen banana sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cacao powder optional

Instructions

  • Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and creamy!
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I use an actual Tablespoon when I measure my peanut butter, not a measuring spoon. I love peanut butter!! 
  • For extra chocolaty flavor, add 1 Tablespoon {the measuring kind} of unsweetened cacao with the other ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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  1. Julie @ Logger's Wife says

    September 8, 2016 at 10:07 am

    I didn’t even know Kashi made protein powder. Cool! (visiting from Idea Box)

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      September 10, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      I had no idea either, Julie. It was a nice surprise. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Audrey says

    September 8, 2016 at 10:26 am

    I need to get back into the smoothie habit, and the fitness routine too. Thanks for sharing this on Creative K Kids #TastyTuesdays. I’ll be on the lookout for this powder.

    Reply

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