Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Indulge your taste buds with this rich and creamy Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie—a perfect blend of fruity sweetness and chocolatey decadence! This 5-minute recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe banana and fresh strawberries with the velvety richness of unsweetened cocoa powder for a guilt-free treat. A splash of milk and a dollop of Greek yogurt (or plant-based alternatives) create a luscious base, while optional honey lets you customize the sweetness to your liking. Served ice-cold and optionally topped with dark chocolate shavings, this smoothie strikes the perfect balance between wholesome nutrition and indulgent flavor. Whether you’re enjoying it as a quick breakfast, post-workout boost, or a healthier dessert, this smoothie is a delicious way to satisfy your chocolate cravings while reaping the benefits of fresh fruit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Banana
- 1.5 cups Strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (optional)
- 5 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into 2-3 pieces for easy blending.
Rinse and hull the strawberries, then measure out 1.5 cups.
In a blender, combine the banana, strawberries, unsweetened cocoa powder, milk, yogurt, and honey (if desired).
Add the ice cubes to the blender for a thicker, colder smoothie.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie, and add more honey if additional sweetness is needed. Blend again briefly to combine.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses, dividing it equally.
If desired, garnish with dark chocolate shavings for an extra touch of decadence.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1387 mg | 30% | |
*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.
