The Best Peanut Butter Cup Tropical Smoothie Cafe Copycat
This Peanut Butter Cup Tropical Smoothie Cafe Copycat is a delicious addition to your smoothie repertoire. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy, has no added sugar, and is delicious!
Chocolate Peanut Butter flavors are a magical combination. The contrasting flavors of the rich sweet chocolate combined with the nutty creamy peanut butter make for an all-star smoothie recipe.
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Why You Should Make This Recipe
Preparing this smoothie from scratch is more economical than buying it from the cafe. Plus this smoothie incorporates frozen bananas, and I love to save money and food waste by taking very ripe bananas and freezing them for smoothies and baked goods before they go bad.
This recipe is also very customizable. You can increase the sweetness, chocolate, peanut butter, and protein to your desired taste.
Lastly, this recipe is a convenient breakfast or snack. Just throw all the ingredients into a blender, blend, pour, and go! I love this as a quick breakfast or a quick post-workout shake!
Tools Needs For This Recipe
A high-speed blender is highly suggested for this recipe. They make for the creamiest smoothies!
I use a Vitamix for all my smoothie recipes!
Ingredients in This Easy Copycat and Popular Smoothie Recipe
Below are the ingredients in my variation of a Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie.
Frozen Banana – I prefer to use ripe frozen banana chunks in my smoothies. The ripe frozen banana chunks make the smoothie naturally sweet and oh so creamy
Peanut Butter – Try My Vanilla Cinnamon Peanut Butter in this smoothie! Other nut butters work well too if you do not have peanut butter. You could call it an Almond Butter Cup Smoothie!
Unsweetened Soy Milk – Choose your favorite type of milk, another plant-based milk such as almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk works well. Cows milk is a regular dairy milk option.
Cocoa Powder – for all the chocolate flavors!
Chocolate Protein Powder – I prefer chocolate whey protein powder however there are plant-based, vegan protein powder options that work too.
Optional: Dates, Greek Yogurt, or a scoop of my Homemade Date Caramel or other nut butters
Garnishes: Peanut butter cups, a drizzle of peanut butter, cocoa powder, or even peanut butter cookies To keep this a vegan smoothie use a plant-based protein powder, plant based milk, and omit any other animal products you might think to add in such as honey, cottage cheese, or yogurt.
Step – By Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
Below are the step by step instructions on how to make this tropical smoothie peanut butter cup recipe.
Prepare Banana: Peel a ripe banana, slice it into chunks, and freeze the banana chunks for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the frozen banana chunks, peanut butter, soy milk, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, date or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract.
**Add ice cubes, more protein powder, or non-fat Greek yogurt if you prefer a thicker consistency.
Blend Until Smooth: In a high speed blender, blend the ingredients until you have a creamy consistency. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more soy milk until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding another date or even maple syrup if needed. My your own personalized tasty smoothie based on your taste buds.
Serve: Option to garnish the glass with a peanut butter rum, and a dusting of cocoa powder.
FAQ about Peanut Butter Cup Smoothies (Ask a Dietitian!)
How many calories are in a peanut butter cup smoothie?
These homemade smoothies have approximately 400 kcal per serving.
Are peanut butter smoothies good for you?
Peanut butter smoothies are good for you! This healthy smoothie recipe has carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and healthy fats that contribute to a balanced diet. Like any food, portion sizes are important, this is a high-calorie beverage and should be consumed with intention.
What is the healthiest thing to get at Tropical Smoothie?
The Detox Island Green Smoothie is loaded with nutritious ingredients, however, choosing the healthiest smoothie option depends on the consumer’s individualized health goals.
Detox Island Green Smoothie – coming soon!
Enjoying this Tropical Smoothie Peanut Butter Cup Recipe? Try My Other Healthy Recipes!
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Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, frozen
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 cups unsweetened soy milk see note
- 1/4 cup chocolate whey protein powder see note
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
optional
- add 1-2 dates or 1-2 tbsp maple syrup to taste
Instructions
Prepare Banana
- Peel a ripe banana, slice it into chunks, and freeze the banana chunks for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Blend Ingredients
- In a blender, combine the frozen banana chunks, peanut butter, soy milk, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, date or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Add ice cubes, Greek yogurt, or additional protein powder if you prefer a thicker consistency.
Blend Until Smooth
- Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more soy milk until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding another date or maple syrup if needed.
Serve
- Option to garnish the glass with a peanut butter rum, a dusting of cocoa powder.
Notes
Nutrition
Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
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