Date and Cocoa Smoothie
Think of the flavors of a peanut butter cup turned into a smoothie—but in this case a healthy one. Sweetened with dates, potassium-rich bananas give it body, and peanut butter and yogurt add a protein punch. For this recipe, use boxed coconut milk that is meant as a replacement for milk rather than canned coconut milk. Uses [KitchenAid® K150 Blender](https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/blenders/blender-products/p.k150-3-speed-ice-crushing-blender.ksb1325pa.html).
Ingredients
1 cup ice cubes
2 Tbsp peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk drink
3/4 cup greek yogurt
1/4 cup pitted dates
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 medium frozen bananas
Step by step
Add frozen banana to the blender along with the cocoa powder, chopped dates, yogurt, coconut milk, peanut butter, and ice cubes. Blend on speed 3 until smooth, about 30 to 40 seconds. Pour into 2 tall glasses and serve immediately.
CHEFS NOTES: To freeze banana chunks, peel the bananas, slice them in 1”pieces, and lay them in a single layer on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Once frozen through, scoop them into a plastic bag and keep them handy for smoothies in the refrigerator.