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Home »» Recipe Index »» Featured Recipes »» The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake: The Chiberia Chiller

The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake: The Chiberia Chiller

December 14, 2016 Jump to Recipe | Pin Recipe Print Recipe

The protein shake that kept me happy, healthy and strong this past winter

Last Updated May 18, 2023

(Originally posted April 2, 2014)

It seemed like the winter that would never end. Mountains of snow. Non-stop wind. Frigid temps (thank you, Polar Vortex). To stay happy, healthy and strong, I often made this: A protein shake recipe for your Vitamix I’m calling the Chiberia Chiller.

Life in Chiberia

Winter in Chicago was freezing this year. Yes, it’s always freezing here. But thanks to the Polar Vortex, it was one of the worst winters of all time.

Residents compared life in Chicago to Siberia. They called it Chiberia.

Many days, it was impossible to get to the grocery store. Many times, my SAD was so bad, I just needed to eat something rad (rhyme intended).

Like a DQ Blizzard

So I created this drink.  It’s a combination of my Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie and the famous Banana Oatmeal Smoothie.

This drink was the best part of my 2013-2014 winter in Chicago.

When I drank it, I became:

  • Energized by all the protein.
  • Motivated by the awesomeness I had created.
  • Comforted by its similar taste to a DQ Chocolate Blizzard.

Keep in mind, this isn’t the best shake for weight loss. But, there’s enough good stuff in it that you certainly won’t be set back. It’s dairy-free, has no added sugar and is loaded with all-natural protein.

I’m so thrilled to share the Chiberia Chiller with you. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did (and still do).

Update 12/13/16

We received a comment from a reader, April, asking why there were egg whites in this smoothie.

Yup. Time to veganize this one.

It turns out this drink is almost identical to the new noyoke shake. A few extra raw almonds is the only difference.

But hey, this one’s got a great name and good story. A story that I can relate to as I’m updating this post. Currently in Chicago:

  • It’s feels like 3 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Which is the same as -16 C.
  • Which means my toes are freezing despite wearing wool socks and a stocking hat.

Here’s the updated Chiberia Chiller.

And, oh while we’re at it, how about some new pics?

Here’s the original:

Chiberia chiller smoothie in a glass tea glass with Vitamix in the background.

Okay, here’s a new image that better depicts our winters in Chicago.

Shalva in blue sweater and white mittens holding a Chiberia Chiller.

Good thing we’re Hawaii bound for the next few months!

Okay, for you that follow our Pinterest, here’s a tall one:

Chiberia chiller smoothie up close in pint.

Recipe

The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake: The Chiberia Chiller

The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake: The Chiberia Chiller

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  • Yield: 2 small drinks (or one massive one)
  • You're needed for: 5 minutes
  • Until it's done: 5 minutes
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A chocolate shake with a little something extra. So, so good.

Banana, Cocoa Powder, Peanut Butter,

Ingredients:

  • milk of choice - 1 cup (240 mL)
  • oats - 1/4 cup (22 g)
  • peanut butter - 1 Tbsp. (16 g)
  • cocoa powder - 1 Tbsp. (7 g)
  • frozen banana - 1 whole
  • protein powder - 1 scoop (30 g)
  • ice - 1/2 cup (105 g)
  • (optional) raw almonds - 1/8 cup (12 g)
  • (optional) flaxseed - 1 pinch to taste
  • (optional) dates for sweetness - the protein powrder we use has some stevia, so we don't add extra sweetener

Instructions:

  1. Throw ingredients into your blender.
  2. Blend on high for 60 seconds.
  3. Snap a pic and tag #lifeisNOYOKE.
  4. Be happy.

NOTE: We are still working on recipe instructions using the metric system. If you have any feedback on our conversations, style, etc, please let us know.

Useful tips for The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake: The Chiberia Chiller

You can see this shake is thick. That's thanks to the frozen banana.

Don't be afraid to use the tamper a tiny bit to get all that frozen banana into the blades.

Chiberia chiller protein shake from directly above.

But if you do follow recipes exactly, it should be as thick as you can get it without needing help from the tamper.

Shalva sipping the Chiberia chiller.

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7 Comments

  1. Karrie -

    April 15, 2022 @ 10:45 am

    Looks delicious… I just placed 🍌 in freezer …to freeze for vegan combo oat, protein powder ( a hemp powder made in Manitoba 🇨🇦 and pb , almost milk + some ground seed, possibly hemp or chia unless I have flax

    Thanks

    Reply
  2. Tracy milian -

    November 19, 2021 @ 7:59 pm

    Hello
    What kind of oats do you use?
    Thanks 😊

    Reply
  3. Dude -

    October 29, 2017 @ 6:15 pm

    How much egg white was in the original recipe?

    Reply
    • Lenny Gale -

      October 29, 2017 @ 7:28 pm

      I used quite a bit. Half a cup, I believe.

  4. Lenny Gale -

    December 11, 2016 @ 3:50 pm

    Good question and thank you for asking.

    We’re in the process of veganizing. It’s a process, and this particular recipe hasn’t been updated yet. We’ll put it on the top of our list now that you’ve brought it to our attention. Thanks again.

    Reply
    • April -

      December 11, 2016 @ 5:02 pm

      That’s awesome! I just stumbled upon your page today while researching Vitamix machines and was pleasantly surprised to see the word vegan at the top! 🙂 I will definitely be back…

  5. April -

    December 11, 2016 @ 3:00 pm

    I am just curious why it says vegan recipes at the top of the page, yet many of the smoothies contain egg white?

    Reply

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