This classic Chunky Monkey Smoothie is a rich and creamy smoothie that makes for a great afternoon snack!
![Chunky Monkey Smoothie in glass jar with pink striped straw and bowl of banana slices in background.](https://i0.wp.com/thetoddlerkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chunky-Monkey-Smoothie.jpg?resize=720%2C405&ssl=1)
Ingredients
![Ingredients for chunky monkey smoothie including milk, hemp hearts, yogurt, banana, cocoa powder, peanut butter, dates and ice.](https://i0.wp.com/thetoddlerkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chunky-Monkey-Smoothie-Ingredients.jpg?resize=720%2C405&ssl=1)
- milk of choice
- banana
- smooth peanut butter
- Greek yogurt
- hemp hearts
- dates (pitted)
- cocoa powder
- cinnamon
- ice
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a high speed blender.
![Blending ingredients in a blender for chunky monkey smoothie](https://i0.wp.com/thetoddlerkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chunky-Monkey-Smoothie-Blend-1.jpg?resize=720%2C405&ssl=1)
Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until smooth.
Substitutions
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- Peanut-free – use smooth almond butter or a seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Dairy-free – use a plant-based beverage instead of dairy milk.
- Sweetness – to make sweeter, add 2 teaspoon of maple syrup.
Equipment
High speed blender.
Storage
Best if consumed right away!
FAQ
What age is it ok to have cocoa powder?
I would encourage saving this smoothie until your little one is at least 2 years of age because cocoa powder contains caffeine.
Recipe
![Chunky Monkey smoothie in glass mason jar with pink straw and cut up bananas in background in small pink bowl.](https://i0.wp.com/thetoddlerkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chunky-Monkey-Smoothie-square.jpg?fit=200%2C200&ssl=1)
Chunky Monkey Smoothie
A creamy and delicious smoothie that makes for the perfect afternoon snack!
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Equipment
- 1 High speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 2 tbsps smooth peanut butter
- 1 frozen banana or 1 regular banana and 1 cup of ice
- 2 tbsps hemp hearts
- 2 dates pitted
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 2 tsps cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender.
- Blend on high speed for 30-40 seconds until smooth.
- Enjoy!
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