Peanut Butter and Chocolate Shake (The Denver Post, 03/30/2011)

1 tablespoon boiling water
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk
1 very ripe banana, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large scoop (about 1/2 cup) frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream
3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter

Directions

Mix the boiling water and cocoa together in a cup until smooth. Pour into a blender. Add milk, banana, yogurt and peanut butter. Blend, stopping to scrape down the sides and adding more milk as needed to reach the desired thickness, until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.

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