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Banana Chocolate Smoothie
5 min total5 prep0 cook1 servings310 cal
VegetarianVeganFlexitarianContains dairy
A thick, creamy smoothie blending ripe banana, cocoa powder, almond milk, and peanut butter for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack with rich chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
produce
- 1banana
pantry
- 1 tbspcocoa powder
- 1 tbsppeanut butter
- 1 tsphoney
dairy
- 250 mlalmond milk
other
- 4ice cubes
Steps
- Peel the banana and break it into 3–4 chunks.
- Pour the almond milk into the blender jar first, then add the banana chunks.
- Add the cocoa powder, peanut butter, and honey to the blender.
- Blend on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Add the ice cubes and blend for another 20–30 seconds until thick and frosty.
- Check the consistency; if it's too thick, add a splash more almond milk and blend for 5 more seconds.
- Taste and add a touch more honey or cocoa powder if you want it sweeter or richer.
- Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately while cold.
Tips
- Use a very ripe, spotty banana for natural sweetness so you need less added sugar.
- Freeze banana chunks ahead of time for a thicker, milkshake-like texture without extra ice.
- Blend the liquid and powders together first, then add ice last so the blender doesn't struggle.
- Taste before serving and add a touch more cocoa or peanut butter if you want it richer.
