Banana and Chocolate Shake
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Banana and Chocolate Shake, a quick and easy recipe perfect for any time of the day. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the rich, velvety flavor of unsweetened cocoa powder, this shake takes just 5 minutes to prepare and serves two. Blended with milk, a touch of vanilla extract, and customizable sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, it achieves the perfect balance of luscious flavor and creamy texture. For an added treat, top it off with whipped cream and chocolate shavings to elevate this guilt-free indulgence into a dessert-worthy delight. Whether you’re treating yourself to a post-workout snack or a soothing chocolate fix, this shake is a wholesome, satisfying option you’ll want to sip on again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Bananas
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
- as desired Whipped cream (optional topping)
- as desired Chocolate shavings (optional topping)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and cut them into slices for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the banana slices, milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. This should take about 30 to 60 seconds.
Taste the shake and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup, if desired. Blend again briefly if you add more sweetener.
Pour the shake into two glasses and, if desired, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a decadent finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Banana and Chocolate Shake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 152 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.4 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 1460 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
