Welcome to chocolate-peanut butter smoothie bowl bliss! With this creation, you can enjoy the irresistible flavors of Snickers while nourishing your body with a protein- and fiber-rich twist.

If you’re a chocolate-and-peanut-butter fan (and really… who isn’t?!), this smoothie just might become your new morning obsession. It’s rich, creamy, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, yet somehow gives Snickers vibes—but in a slurp-able form. The frozen banana creates a naturally sweet, velvety base, cocoa powder brings deep chocolatey goodness, and the melty peanut butter swirl takes it straight into swoon-worthy territory. A sprinkle of crunchy peanuts, indulgent chocolate chips, and a pinch of flaky salt seals the deal.

I’ve personally enjoyed this for breakfast, as an afternoon pick-me-up, and even for dessert when I’m craving something decadent but still nutrient-packed. It’s kid-approved, adult-adored, and totally flexible—use your favorite milk, swap toppings to your liking, and enjoy it your way.

If you’re on a sweet smoothie kick, you might also love my Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie, Mocha Frappé, Frozen Peanut Butter Latte, or Dairy-Free Salted Caramel Milkshake— each one is cold, creamy, and 100% joy-inducing!

Why this is a super smoothie

  • Candy bar taste, better-for-you ingredients: All the chocolate-peanut-butter magic without the sugar crash.
  • Breakfast, snack, or dessert: Satisfies morning cravings, afternoon slumps, or post-dinner sweet tooth.
  • Kid-friendly fun: A treat you can feel good about sharing with the whole crew.

If you’re as smitten with Snickers as I am, you’ll want to keep the candy-inspired treats coming. From my Frozen Banana Snickers to my Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates, there’s no shortage of fun (and wholesome!) ways to capture those irresistible flavors in a lighter, healthier way.

Try my Healthy Chocolate Milkshake!

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Snickers Smoothie Bowl

Enjoy the irresistible flavors of Snickers while nourishing your body with a protein-and-fiber-rich twist!
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

Smoothie bowl

  • ½ cup almond milk, or milk of choice
  • 1 large frozen banana
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder*
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup ~5 ice cubes

Toppings

  • 2-3 teaspoons melty peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • Pinch coarse kosher salt or sea salt, optional

Instructions
 

  • Process all smoothie bowl ingredients in a blender until just thick and creamy (don’t blend too long or it’ll become too thin). If it’s too thick to blend, add a small splash of extra milk.
  • Pour smoothie mixture into a bowl, drizzle on melty peanut butter, and sprinkle on chopped peanuts, chocolate chips and kosher salt if using. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

• Perfect thickness tip: Start with just ½ cup milk so your smoothie bowl comes out nice and creamy. If your blender gets stuck, just stop and give it a stir with a spoon or spatula. Still too thick? Add a tiny splash more milk. And don’t over-blend—once it’s smooth and the ice is crushed, you’re good to go.
• Chia seed magic: Here’s a fun option! If you’d like a thicker, pudding-like texture, stir in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds after blending and let the bowl rest in the fridge for about 20 minutes. The seeds plump up and enhance the thickness. Or, if you want to dig in right away, toss the chia seeds right into the blender—they’ll blend in seamlessly while giving you extra fiber, protein, and omega-3s. They won’t have the same firming power as when you let them sit for a bit in the fridge, but they’ll still provide some added thickness.  
• Protein power-up: You can easily boost the protein by swapping the cocoa powder for chocolate protein powder. It blends right in and gives your bowl a satisfying boost.
• Peanut butter your way: Totally your call—drizzle it over the top for that classic Snickers vibe (like I do), or blend it right into the smoothie so every spoonful has nutty goodness.
 
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 340Carbohydrates: 46gProtein: 9gTotal Fat: 17g— Unsaturated Fat: 12.5g— Saturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 884mgFiber: 12gTotal Sugar: 22g— Natural Sugar: 16g— Added Sugar: 6gCalcium: 248mgIron: 7mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!