Skip the Guilt: Creamy Dark Chocolate Banana Smoothie
Craving a decadent treat that’s good for you? This Dark Chocolate Banana Smoothie is the perfect solution! Packed with heart-healthy ingredients like dark chocolate and bananas, it delivers rich flavor and essential nutrients.
Bananas add natural sweetness, essential fiber, and potassium to this smoothie, keeping you satisfied and supporting heart health.
Chocolate Dream: A Healthy and Delicious Smoothie Recipe
Key Ingredients:
- Frozen Banana: The frozen banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess to the smoothie.
- Milk: Almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
- Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor without extra sugar.
- Chia Seeds: These tiny powerhouses are packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats. They also help thicken up the smoothie and keep you feeling full.
- Optional Add-Ins: Feel free to explore different flavor combinations by adding nut butters, protein powder, fresh or frozen berries, or a squeeze of spinach for an extra nutrient boost!
Yield: 2
Dark Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe
This chocolate banana smoothie tastes like a dessert in a glass! This chocolate smoothie is the perfect breakfast or snack.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup vanilla non-dairy milk (I use almond milk)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in a powerful blender.
- Blend it for 2-5 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Pour into 2 glasses or to-go cups. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 781Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 82mgCarbohydrates: 81gFiber: 6gSugar: 65gProtein: 10g