Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Chocolate Banana Smoothie—a perfect blend of natural sweetness and deep chocolate flavor that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Made with ripe bananas, unsweetened cocoa powder, creamy Greek yogurt, and your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk, this smoothie comes together in just 5 minutes, making it an ideal breakfast, post-workout boost, or guilt-free dessert. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and blended with ice for a refreshingly cool texture, this recipe hits all the right notes of flavor and health. Add a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings on top for an elegant touch and extra indulgence. Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, this Chocolate Banana Smoothie is sure to become your go-to for a quick, wholesome treat!
Peel the bananas and break them into smaller chunks for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the banana pieces, unsweetened cocoa powder, milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired. Blend again briefly to incorporate.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chocolate Banana Smoothie!
Calories |
597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 202 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.9 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 574 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1624 mg | 35% | |
*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.