Chocolate Banana Drink
Indulge in the creamy decadence of a Chocolate Banana Drink, a quick and delightful beverage that combines the natural sweetness of a ripe banana with the rich, velvety flavor of unsweetened cocoa powder. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 5 minutes and delivers a refreshing, frothy treat with a touch of honey or maple syrup for balanced sweetness. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla extract and blended to perfection with ice, this drink can be elevated with optional toppings like whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an extra indulgent finish. Perfect as a mid-day pick-me-up or a guilt-free dessert, this single-serving delight will satisfy your chocolate cravings while offering a nutritious twist.
Get More Healthy Recipes with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece ripe banana
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 pieces ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into chunks. Add it to a blender.
Pour in the milk and add the unsweetened cocoa powder.
Drizzle in honey or maple syrup for sweetness. Adjust the amount to taste.
Add the vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor.
Toss in the ice cubes to create a chilled, frothy texture.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30–60 seconds.
Pour the chocolate banana drink into a glass.
Top with whipped cream if desired, and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 113 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 896 mg | 19% | |
*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.
