By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 2
362 cal · 45 min
Chunky Monkey Moringa Smoothie
Recipe GLPRe0d1fdc8ddc464
A creamy and nutrient-dense smoothie combining frozen banana with rich cacao and earthy moringa powder, balanced with natural sweetness from dates and a touch of peanut butter. This wholesome blend delivers protein, antioxidants, and sustained energy perfect for breakfast or a quick morning boost.
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Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 frozen bananas, peeled and broken into chunks
¼ cup raw cacao powder
2 pitted dates
4 ice cubes
2 tablespoons moringa powder
3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
Directions
Add the almond milk to your blender first, followed by the frozen banana chunks, cacao powder, pitted dates, ice cubes, moringa powder, and peanut butter.
Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds, or until the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency with no visible chunks remaining.
Pause and inspect the smoothie. If it is too thick, add more almond milk in small increments (1–2 tablespoons at a time) and blend briefly after each addition until you achieve your desired consistency.
Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Comments
Moringa powder is the hitch here—you won't find it at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger banners without ordering online, which defeats the weeknight appeal. Everything else (banana, peanut butter, cacao, dates, almond milk) sits in any Charlotte chain, and the actual blending takes five minutes, not 45; the time claim appears to include shopping or prep work nobody warned you about. At roughly $3–4 per serving once you account for the moringa, it's on the pricey side for a smoothie, though the dates and peanut butter do deliver real staying power and work well together. This is a solid occasional recipe if you stock moringa online, but budget the special order and the higher ingredient cost, especially if you're smoothie-shopping on a Wednesday night.
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