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Twix Smoothie - A Creamy, Caramel-Chocolate Treat

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 frozen banana (sliced; for creaminess and natural sweetness)
  • 3/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
  • 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (Greek yogurt for extra thickness)
  • 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (adjust for intensity)
  • 1–2 tablespoons caramel sauce (or date caramel for a lighter option)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter (adds richness; optional but great)
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 graham crackers (or a small digestive biscuit, for the “cookie” note)
  • 1 pinch of salt (enhances the caramel-chocolate flavor)
  • Ice (a handful, if you want it extra thick and frosty)
  • Optional extras: a shot of espresso for a mocha twist, a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder, whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel for topping

Method
 

  1. Prep the base: Add milk and yogurt to your blender. Starting with liquids helps everything blend smoothly.
  2. Add flavor builders: Toss in the frozen banana, cocoa powder, caramel, nut butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Create the cookie layer: Break the graham crackers into chunks and add them to the blender. They’ll give you that Twix-like biscuit vibe.
  4. Sweeten to taste: Add honey or maple syrup if you want a sweeter smoothie. If your caramel is sweet, you may not need much.
  5. Blend until creamy: Start low, then increase speed for 30–45 seconds. Add ice for a frostier texture or a splash more milk if it’s too thick.
  6. Taste and tweak: Adjust cocoa for more chocolate, caramel for more sweetness, or a touch more salt to sharpen the flavors.
  7. Serve it up: Pour into a chilled glass. For a dessert-style finish, top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and a sprinkle of crushed graham cracker.