This Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Chocolate Love recipe transforms a popular favorite into a nutritious treat that satisfies all the chocolate cravings! This healthy smoothie is crafted with simple ingredients like cacao powder and a natural sweetener, offering a rich chocolate flavor that's pure indulgence. It's a perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter with the frosty texture of a classic milkshake.
I love reimagining restaurant favorites to be healthier and more accessible. My children adore smoothies, so recreating them at home has become our favorite thing. Making these delicious smoothies at home saves money and allows us to control the quality of ingredients.
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⚡ Quick Look: Peanut Butter Chocolate Love
- 🎨 Flavor Profile: Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter blended with frozen banana for a milkshake-style treat
- 🔥 Blend Method: High-speed blender until ultra smooth; adjust thickness with almond milk or ice
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🍹 Yield: 2 servings
- 🌿 Skill Level: Easy
- 🔢 Calories: Approximately 248 kcal per serving
- 🍯 Main Ingredients: Frozen bananas, unsweetened cacao powder, natural peanut butter, maple syrup, almond milk
- 🌞 Best Time to Enjoy: After-school snack, dessert-style breakfast, or post-workout treat
- 🎯 Main Benefit: Healthy twist on an indulgent smoothie - fewer carbs & refined sugars, full of fiber and flavour
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💛 Why You'll Love It
- Rich and creamy chocolate + peanut butter flavor - like a healthy treat in a glass
- Made with whole-food ingredients, no refined sugar or fillers
- Quick to blend - a satisfying smoothie in minutes
- Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free for easy clean-eating
- A perfect snack or dessert-style drink that still supports your mindful lifestyle
Ingredients
Raw Cacao Powder: Packed with nutrients and minimally processed, raw cacao powder adds a rich chocolate flavor that's also good for you. When shopping, look for pure raw cacao to ensure you're getting the most nutrients.
Almond Milk: Homemade almond milk is the best option to keep your smoothies as natural and wholesome as possible. Visit our guide: Cashew Milk vs Almond Milk and our Cashew Milk Recipe. If you're in a pinch, opt for organic, unsweetened almond milk with the fewest ingredients.
Pure Maple Syrup: A delicious and natural sweetener, pure maple syrup enhances your smoothie without adding refined sugars. It's a great source of antioxidants; always choose 100% pure maple syrup.
Organic Peanut Butter: Look for unsweetened and unsalted varieties to keep your smoothie healthy.
Substitutions and Variations
Low Carb Sweetener: Check out our keto sweetener guide and choose from Pure Stevia or Monk Fruit for a natural sugar substitute without the carbs!
Smoothie Bowl Option: Thicken your blend by reducing the milk and adding more frozen bananas to create a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl. Top it with granola, sliced banana, and a drizzle of peanut butter for a delicious meal.
How to Make Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Chocolate Love
Step 1: Combine all ingredients-raw cacao powder, almond milk, maple syrup, peanut butter, and frozen bananas-in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk to reach your desired consistency. If it's too thin, add a cup of ice or more frozen bananas to thicken it.
Step 3: Give your smoothie a taste. If it needs more sweetness, add a bit more maple syrup. For a richer chocolate flavor, a spoonful of cacao powder can do the trick.
Step 4: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve. Garnish with chocolate chips for extra texture.
Hint: A high-speed blender like a Vitamix blender ensures the smoothest texture for your smoothies and can handle frozen ingredients effortlessly. They come with a 7-10 year warranty and a lifetime guarantee, making them a worthwhile investment.
If you're looking for a more cost-effective option, the Ninja Professional Blender is also a great choice for making smoothies.
If using a standard blender, start with wet ingredients and slowly adding frozen ones last can help achieve a good blend.
Expert tip
For the best smoothie texture, the night before take a ripe banana, peel it, slice it into pieces, and store it in a freezer bag. Freeze them overnight. This not only makes your smoothie extra creamy but also ensures you're always ready for a quick, healthy treat!
Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Chocolate Love FAQ's
PB Moo'd and PB Chocolate Love are both popular smoothies at Jamba Juice but differ significantly in their ingredients. The PB Moo'd is made with nonfat frozen yogurt and soymilk, making it creamier with a distinct tangy yogurt flavor. On the other hand, PB Chocolate Love uses a dairy-based chocolate milk base and frozen bananas, giving it a richer chocolate flavor and a thicker, milkshake-like consistency.
A medium-sized PB Chocolate Love at Jamba Juice packs 610 calories, with 87 grams of total carbohydrates. In contrast, our homemade version is designed to be much lighter. By using natural ingredients like raw cacao powder and unsweetened almond milk, and by controlling the amount of natural sweeteners, our recipe significantly reduces the calorie count and carbs, making it a better option.
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Recipe
Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Chocolate Love
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ cup almond milk or any milk of your choice
- Ice cubes optional, for a thicker texture
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine frozen banana slices, cacao powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and almond milk.
- Adjust Consistency: Blend until smooth. For a thicker texture, add ice cubes as desired.
- Taste and Adjust: After blending, taste the smoothie and adjust the consistency by adding more almond milk for a thinner texture or more frozen bananas to thicken it further.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
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Lathiya says
I made this for my kids to have after school. They loved it. I also added few soaked almonds.
Natalie Perry says
Thats an excellent idea. I will try this next time!
swathi says
Juice with peanut and chocolate I enjoyed it is a great on the go breakfast idea.
Natalie Perry says
Great idea!
Criss says
Just tried recreating the Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Chocolate Love at home, and it’s spot on! The rich blend of peanut butter and chocolate is pure indulgence. Perfect for satisfying those sweet cravings—definitely a new favorite!
Natalie Perry says
It really is one of my favorite smoothies too!
vera says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. We love Jamba Juice and this combo with Peanut Butter and Chocolate was over the top yum!
Natalie Perry says
awesome!
Marie says
I made this for my chocolate obsessed kid and she loved it! Fantastic with the almond milk!
Natalie Perry says
Yay!
Ieva says
Enjoying my smoothie as I'm writing this review. Not only it is delicious, but it is super creamy - great tip about freezing the banana! Will definitely make it again!
Natalie Perry says
So glad you are enjoying your smoothie!
Leslie says
Love the flavors in this smoothie recipe!
Natalie Perry says
It is so good!
Amy Liu Dong says
This is my kind of smoothie! Loved it!
Natalie Perry says
Agreed! Thank you 🙂
Swathi says
delicious
Natalie Perry says
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