Health Conditions Diabetes-Friendly Diabetes-Friendly Drink Diabetes-Friendly Smoothies Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie 4.5 (6) 4 Reviews Whir up frozen bananas with peanut butter and cocoa in this sweet, creamy drink recipe to get all the delicious flavors of a milkshake with the health benefits of a smoothie. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD Jill Cerreta was a nutrition consultant for EatingWell for a number of years, reviewing our content for factual accuracy and ensuring recipes fit our nutrition parameters. As a registered dietitian, she meets with clients at her private practice, Live Well Nutrition, based in Rutland Town, Vermont. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This delicious, healthy smoothie combines bananas, peanut butter and cocoa.Vanilla extract brings a rich and aromatic depth to the flavor profile.Chia or hemp seeds can add even more nutrients to the smoothie. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 1 cup nonfat milk 1 frozen medium banana 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon chia or hemp seeds (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Combine milk, banana, peanut butter, cocoa, chia or hemp seeds (if using) and vanilla in a blender. Puree until smooth Originally appeared: EatingWell.com October 2016 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 211 Calories 9g Fat 24g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 211 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 14g Protein 9g 18% Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 3mg 1% Vitamin A 56IU 1% Vitamin C 5mg 6% Folate 19mcg 5% Sodium 105mg 5% Calcium 156mg 12% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 43mg 10% Potassium 446mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.