I’m pretty sure I’ve created some version of this concoction before, but this is my new absolute favourite upgraded version so here it is!  I made this smoothie after an intense workout, which is why I used dates.  Alternatively you can use stevia to taste.

I started using collagen powder after sustaining a knee injury.  It is a phenomenal protein powder, providing support for collagen loss and cartilage damage to the body.  There are so many benefits that I use it every single day!  It adds protein to smoothies without altering the taste.

Between the collagen and the peanut better powder, there is a lot of protein in this bad boy!

Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie 2.0

Serves 2.

• 1 banana
• 4 ice cubes
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 2 medjool dates (or stevia to taste)
• 4 tbsp peanut butter powder or peanut butter (PB2/peanut butter slim)
• 2 tbsp Great Lakes Collagen powder (omit if you don’t have some…and then go buy some)
• 1 heaping tbsp cocoa powder (dutch process – the dark kind)
• 1 tbsp hemp hearts
• 1 tbsp milled flax seed
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla powder (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
• pinch sea salt

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.