Description
Chocolate meets banana in this ultimate smoothie blend that promises pure indulgence. Creamy, rich, and packed with natural sweetness, the drink delivers a delightful escape that you’ll savor from the first refreshing sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsweetened cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) vanilla extract
Texture and Consistency Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ice
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate chips
- Sliced banana
Instructions
- Peel the ripe banana and segment into bite-sized pieces to facilitate smooth blending.
- Add banana chunks, milk, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional ice cubes into the blender container.
- Pulse and blend the mixture on high speed for 30-45 seconds until achieving a velvety, homogeneous consistency.
- Evaluate the smoothie’s texture, incorporating additional milk or ice to reach desired thickness and temperature.
- Transfer the luscious chocolate banana smoothie into a chilled serving glass, ensuring a clean pour.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with optional toppings like whipped cream, scattered chocolate chips, or delicate banana slices.
- Serve immediately to preserve the drink’s optimal temperature and creamy texture.
Notes
- Freeze ripe bananas in advance for an extra creamy, thick smoothie texture without needing additional ice.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan or lactose-free version that maintains rich flavor.
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder and adjust sweetness with natural alternatives like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-sugar option that still tastes indulgent.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or nut butter to transform this smoothie into a more substantial post-workout or meal replacement drink with added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg