Creamy Banana Carob Drink Raw
Indulge in the naturally sweet and velvety flavors of this Creamy Banana Carob Drink—a raw, plant-based treat that’s both nourishing and satisfying. This quick and easy recipe combines ripe bananas, rich carob powder, and a touch of medjool date sweetness, all blended to perfection with unsweetened almond milk. A splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt elevate the flavors, while a handful of ice cubes ensures a refreshingly cool sip every time. Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this wholesome smoothie is perfect for breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or even dessert. Packed with nutrients and free from refined sugars, it’s a dreamy alternative to traditional chocolate-based shakes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe banana
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons carob powder
- 1 piece medjool date
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 pieces ice cubes
- 1 pinch pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Peel the bananas and break them into chunks for easier blending.
Pit the medjool date if it has not been pre-pitted.
In a blender, combine the banana chunks, unsweetened almond milk, carob powder, medjool date, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and a pinch of sea salt.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring the date is fully incorporated and no chunks remain.
Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness, if necessary, by adding another medjool date and blending again.
Pour the creamy banana carob drink into two glasses.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 808 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 713 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1268 mg | 27% | |
*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.
