Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie: A Delicious and Nutritious Treat

Featuring a mouth-watering Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie recipe, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying healthy. This recipe is part of the YMCA’s Community Health initiative, which aims to promote healthy eating habits through simple and nutritious recipes.

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Start by peeling and freezing the banana if you haven't already. Gather all the ingredients.
2. Blend: Add the frozen banana, low-fat milk, rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and cocoa powder into a blender.
3. Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it reaches a creamy and smooth consistency.
4. Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Nutritional Benefits: This smoothie is a powerhouse of nutrition, combining the rich flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana. The frozen banana provides natural sweetness and potassium, while the low-fat milk adds calcium and protein. Rolled oats contribute fiber, and natural peanut butter offers healthy fats and protein. Cocoa powder adds a delightful chocolate flavor along with antioxidants.

Community Health Initiative: This recipe is part of the YMCA’s Community Health initiative, which encourages healthy eating habits by providing easy and nutritious recipes. By incorporating more wholesome ingredients into your diet, you can enjoy delicious meals and improve your overall health.

Indulge in this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie as a tasty and nutritious addition to your daily routine!