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A close-up of a creamy chocolate banana smoothie in a glass, garnished with fresh banana slices, chocolate shavings, and a striped straw.
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Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Whip up this incredibly creamy and satisfying chocolate banana smoothie for a quick breakfast or a healthy, delicious treat that tastes like a dessert!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium Frozen banana slices peeled and frozen
  • 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup Milk dairy or non-dairy (almond, oat, soy)
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup or honey, optional, to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • pinch Salt
  • 0.5 cup Ice cubes optional, for extra thickness

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Combine the frozen banana slices, unsweetened cocoa powder, milk, maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, salt, and ice cubes (if using) in a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no banana chunks remaining. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
  3. Taste the smoothie and add a little more maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter. If it's too thick, add a splash more milk; if it's too thin, add a few more ice cubes or frozen banana slices and blend again. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

For the best creamy texture, always use very ripe bananas that you've peeled, sliced, and frozen solid for at least 4 hours. You can prepare these ahead of time and store them in a freezer bag. If you want to add a boost, consider a tablespoon of your favorite nut butter for healthy fats and protein, or a handful of spinach for hidden greens without changing the flavor much. This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh; if you need to store it, place it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but the texture might become less creamy.