Description
A quick and delicious Banana Chocolate Smoothie that combines ripe banana, cocoa powder, and milk for a creamy and nutritious beverage. This smoothie is easy to make, customizable with optional peanut butter and sweeteners, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ cup ice cubes
Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Additions
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather the ripe banana, milk of your choice, ice cubes, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and optional peanut butter and sweetener for this smoothie.
- Add to Blender: Place the banana, milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, peanut butter (if using), honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes into your blender container.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps and the texture is even throughout.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired, then briefly blend again to incorporate any changes.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, substitute a frozen banana for the fresh one.
- Add a handful of spinach or a scoop of protein powder to increase nutritional value.
- Use almond milk, oat milk, or other plant-based milks as great dairy-free alternatives.
