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Chocolate Banana Smoothie

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The Chocolate Banana Smoothie is a delicious, creamy blend of ripe banana, cocoa or cacao powder, milk of your choice, yogurt, and optional add‑ins like nut butter, chia or flax seeds. It tastes like a dessert but delivers nourishing, wholesome ingredients — perfect for breakfast, a post‑workout snack, or a healthy treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana (preferably frozen for extra creaminess)
  • 1–2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (or cacao powder for deeper flavour)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or plain yogurt (or dairy‑free alternative)
  • 1 Tbsp peanut butter or almond butter (optional, for richness)
  • 1‑2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness)
  • ½ cup ice cubes (optional, for extra chill)
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds or 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional, for added fibre)

Instructions

  1. Add the banana (frozen or fresh), cocoa powder, milk, yogurt, and any optional add‑ins (nut butter, sweetener, seeds) into a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides if necessary.
  3. Taste and adjust the sweetness or consistency: if too thick, add a splash more milk; if you want it thicker, add more frozen banana or ice.
  4. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for best texture.

Notes

  • Using a frozen banana helps make the smoothie thicker and colder without relying only on ice. ([turn0search0])
  • Cocoa or cacao powder adds rich chocolate flavour without the high sugar content of chocolate syrups; some recipes highlight that bananas + cocoa pairs make a “milk‑shake feel” while staying relatively healthy. ([turn0search3])
  • You can add greens like spinach for extra nutrients without altering the chocolate‑banana flavour too much. ([turn0search0])
  • Bananas are rich in potassium and fibre, making them a good base for smoothies. ([turn0search1])
  • Keep an eye on total sugar: even naturally sweet smoothies can add up, so if you’re watching intake, skip or reduce added sweeteners.

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