Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

If you like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, this recipe is for you. Peanut butter and chocolate has got to be one of the greatest pairings of all time, but sadly, indulging in such a combination usually results in a hefty portion of guilt as well so I usually stay away from it. However, I was recently reading an article on what you should eat for a healthy pregnancy and peanut butter was on the list! This got me motivated to find a way to enjoy a peanut butter, chocolate concoction that was actually good for me. Considering it's summer and most days are hot, I naturally starting thinking about ways to enjoy chocolate and peanut butter in a refreshing, cool way. A smoothie seemed like the best way to go.

So after a little trial and error I concocted the ultimate chocolate peanut butter smoothie that's packed full of valuable vitamins and protein, lasts longer than a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and is, in my opinion, far more satisfying and guilt-free.

Whip up this smoothing and you will benefit from the following:

• 33% of your daily Fiber requirements
• 25g of protein, nearly 1/3 of your daily protein needs when you're pregnant
• 80% of your daily Vitamin E requirements
• 20% of your daily Folic Acid requirements when pregnant

I like to include wheat germ because it adds a delicious, slightly nutty flavor and gives you 20% of your daily Folic Acid requirements, and when you're pregnant, that's extremely important. But whether pregnant, looking for a delicious protein-rich snack, or just wanting to satisfy a chocolate craving, this recipe will satisfy what you're looking for without giving you the guilt you feel after polishing off a king size Reese's Peanut Butter cup package. It's especially good in the summer when the weather is hot and you want a milkshake to help you cool off. It won't make you slim but it will give you some great nutrition, which is more than any candy bar can boast. 

Ingredients:
4 T. Peanut Butter
1/2 Cup Frozen Banana
1 Cup Ice
1 T. Natural Unsweetened Hershey's Cocoa Powder
2 T. Honey
2 T. Wheat Germ
1 Cup Almond Milk
1/2 Cup Low Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder