Chocolate Banana Smoothie

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This chocolate banana smoothie recipe is easy to make in 5 minutes with 5 wholesome ingredients including banana, cocoa powder, protein powder, and honey. It’s thick, creamy, and a kid-approved breakfast or snack that’s perfect for busy mornings.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, Drinks, smoothie, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: smoothie

Author: Laura

Cost: $3

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup milk (whole, 2%, almond, coconut, etc.)
1 frozen banana (large, or two small)
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon chocolate protein powder (optional, but recommended)
1 Tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Put ingredients in the order listed in the container of a high powered blender.
Blend, starting on low speed and quickly increasing to high speed. Blend on high for 30-50 seconds, or until the mixture is thick and smooth.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

Ingredient Substitution Notes

Milk. Use whole milk, 2%, skim, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
Frozen banana. For a thick creamy smoothie - make sure your banana is frozen. If you use a non-frozen banana I suggest adding 1/2 cup ice to help thicken the smoothie.
Chocolate protein powder. Use your favorite brand. I love this chocolate protein powder.
Honey. maple syrup is a great substitute for honey - or you can omit if you like your smoothies a little less sweet.
Vanilla extract. optional but it adds a great depth of flavor.
Add-ins. you can add some nutrition boosters like chia seeds, 1 cup of green (spinach, kale, etc), bee pollen, ground flaxseed, etc.

Store/Freeze

I suggest drinking this chocolate banana smoothie right away. However, you could freeze it in a glass jar for up to 1 month. Make sure to leave room at the top of the jar for the smoothie to expand as it freezes.

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