Description
Enjoy a creamy Chocolate Banana Smoothie made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and nut butter. This nutritious blend is perfect for breakfast or a refreshing snack, and can be prepared in advance by freezing for a quick treat later.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional, for added nutrition)
- Dark chocolate shavings or cacao nibs (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Select Your Bananas: Choose two ripe bananas with a few brown spots for optimal sweetness.
- Gather Your Other Ingredients: Prepare all ingredients for a smooth blending process.
- Prepare Your Blender: Use a high-speed blender for the best results.
- Peel and Break the Bananas: Peel and break bananas into smaller pieces for easier blending.
- Add the Bananas to the Blender: Place banana pieces in the blender first.
- Add Cocoa Powder: Add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Pour in the Almond Milk: Measure and pour in 1 cup of almond milk.
- Sweeten It Up: Add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Add Nut Butter: Spoon in 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter.
- Include Vanilla Extract: Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Ice It Up: Toss in 1/2 cup of ice cubes.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until creamy.
- Taste Test: Adjust sweetness or consistency as needed.
- Pour into Glasses: Serve in your favorite glasses.
- Garnish: Top with chia seeds, flaxseeds, or dark chocolate shavings if desired.
- Enjoy Immediately: Best enjoyed fresh!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, substitute almond milk with coconut milk or whole milk.
- Adjust sweetness based on the ripeness of your bananas.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before consuming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes