Katie Jacobs

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Healthy Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana Shake

Healthy Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana Shake

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Chocolate, peanut butter, banana and coconut ... a combination made in milkshake heaven! This cold, creamy treat is so decadent and delicious, you'll forget it's actually good for you.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake-6044

As a protein-rich food, peanut butter makes you feel fuller, longer. Plus, along with bananas is a great source of calcium. It is a energy booster and rich in fiber. Cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants that destroy free radicals, the chemicals that accelerate aging, inflammation and increase the potential for a range of diseases. This shake also includes coconut water, almond milk and dates—which all have incredible health benefits. 

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake-6033

All the health benefits aside, this shake is so rich and creamy that it makes for the most amazing dessert.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake-6042

You're taste buds will never guess it's good for you.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake-6026LowRes

I love to make it mid-afternoon when I'm craving something sweet and need a mid-day pick-me-up.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake-6073

Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Shake 1 frozen banana 3 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 2 pitted dates 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup coconut water 3/4 cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk 1 1/2 cups ice

Put all ingredients in blender and blend on medium until smooth. Add more coconut water if too thick. Optional: Top with Coconut Whipped Cream (recipe below), cocoa powder and unsweetened shredded coconut. Makes 2 servings.

Coconut Whipped Cream 1 (15 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, cold 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Flip your cold can of coconut milk upside down and open it. There should be around 1/2 cup of coconut water at the top. Pour this into a container and save for another use. Scoop out the coconut cream and place in a bowl of an electric mixer. Whip the cream for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft peaks form. Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake-6064

Marta glasses from CB2 (found here). Monogrammed acrylic tray from The Registry, Franklin.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake-6037
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