Description
This Chocolate Banana Smoothie is rich, creamy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Blended with cocoa, peanut butter, and vanilla, it’s the perfect quick breakfast, snack, or post-workout treat that’s both indulgent and nourishing.
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas (or 2 cups sliced frozen bananas)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup ice
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add bananas, milk, ice, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high for about 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold and thick.
Notes
- Use almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra boost.
- Reduce milk or add more banana for a thicker texture.
- Sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or instant espresso for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
