The Ultimate Banana Chocolate Smoothie
This Banana Chocolate Smoothie is a dreamy, chocolatey treat packed with wholesome ingredients. It’s creamy, rich, and perfectly sweetened to satisfy your cravings while keeping it healthy! Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate chips, or sliced banana
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel the banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
- Blend: In a blender, combine the banana, milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice (if using).
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend everything until smooth and creamy. Adjust the thickness by adding more milk or ice as needed.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy! For extra flair, top with whipped cream, chocolate chips, or sliced banana.
Notes
- Use frozen banana chunks instead of fresh for an even creamier smoothie.
- For added protein, toss in a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder.
- Adjust sweetness based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: ~200
- Sugar: ~15g
- Sodium: ~50mg
- Fat: ~4g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~36g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~10mg