Did you know it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Month? As a runner, I celebrate my love of peanut butter almost on a daily basis. When my friends over at CocoaVia told me they had a Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe they wanted me to try, let’s just say they didn’t need to twist my arm.
What is CocoaVia? Its a daily supplement made with patented cocoa extract. Cocoa beans contain powerful phytonutrients that support healthy circulation by helping your arteries stay flexible. Each serving offers 250mg of cocoa flavanols, with no artificial sugar, artificial colors or preservatives.
Lets get to to the smoothie: Besides having all my favorite things in it: hello dark chocolate CocoaVia, peanut butter…match made in heaven….this one has ground flax seeds. The antioxidant benefits of flaxseeds have long been associated with prevention of cardiovascular diseases and have recently also been tied to decreased insulin resistance.
8oz. skim milk (I used almond milk)
1-1/2 tsp crunchy peanut butter
1 t ground flaxseeds
1/2C ice cubes (I lived on the edge and used coffee ice cubes)
1 packet CocoaVia Dark Chocolate Sweetened or Unsweetened supplement
1. Combine milk, peanut butter, flaxseed and CocoaVia supplement in a blender.
2. Add ice cubes (crushed)
3. Blend, pour into a glass and enjoy
Now for the best part. One lucky reader will win a whole stash of CocoaVia along with a snazzy tote and recipe cards.
I’m not a huge PB fan but I’m sure I could find other ways to use the CocoaVia!!!
it doesn’t get better than dark chocolate and peanut butter!!!
Avacados are always fun to add in!
I love to add spinach to my smoothies for an extra nutrition boost!
I love chocolate and peanut butter!
frozen strawberries
I use pumpkin in mine
Chocolate and peanut butter are the best!
I have to have my PB and chocolate fix DAILY!!! Ha!
Right now my favorite smoothie ingredient is this Heirloom Red Spinach from Trader Joe’s. Anything heirloom I am hoping hasn’t been modified, tampered with, or jacked up. Fingers crossed.
My favorite smoothie ingredient is peanut butter!
Chocolate, peanut butter, and even a little caramel.
I add PB to my protein shakes too. I never get terribly creative, but I did start adding coffee into mine.
gosh, I like so many combinations it would be hard to choose just one… but I do usually start with almond milk, so I guess that would be it…
I love peanut butter but never heard there was a day for us! I need to find a winter smoothie but in the summer I enjoy fruit and spinach loaded ones.
I have never heard of this before but I HAVE to try it! Looks like something I would love!
Would love to try this!
sounds fantastic !!
I love putting spinach in my smoothies 🙂 can’t taste it and it’s good for me
I love adding matcha powder to my smoothies.
I love putting frozen berries in my smoothies. I’m not sure I’ve ever made a smoothie without at least a few frozen berries.
It has to be ice so it can taste like a shake.
Chocolate
protein powder & banana for me – 🙂
I would say PB, CHOC
I love to add bananas and peanut butter!
Peanut butter
definitely a banana
Fresh blackberries are my favorite!
Yogurt, strawberries, and chocolate…yum!
My favorite smoothie ingredient (actually, ingredient for anything!) is peanut butter.
i love adding coffee to my shakes. Makes them taste great and adds a little bit of energy.