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    Chocolate Banana Smoothie

    Published: Mar 22, 2023 · Last Modified: Mar 22, 2023 by Leslie Jeon · 4 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Made with just three ingredients, this chocolate banana smoothie is delicious and so easy to make! Enjoy it as a snack or whip it up to serve as a healthy dessert.

    Two glasses of chocolate banana smoothie in front of a bunch of bananas this post

    Without fail, you can usually find me drinking this chocolate banana smoothie several times a week.

    It takes only three ingredients to make, and it tastes just like a chocolate milkshake! What's not to love? To be honest, it feels kind of silly to share such a simple recipe here on the blog, but I have a feeling you'll enjoy it as much as I do.  

    Let's get to smoothie making!

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    • What You'll Need
    • How to Make This Recipe
    • Tips for Making This Smoothie
    • Common Questions About This Smoothie
    • How to Store & Freeze
    • Chocolate Banana Smoothie
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    What You'll Need

    Here's a quick overview of some of the ingredients and tools needed to make this chocolate banana smoothie. The full recipe can be found at the bottom of the post!

    Ingredients

    • Frozen banana - To make this recipe, you'll need about 6 ounces of frozen banana, which usually amounts to 1 or 1 ½ bananas. Once my bananas start to ripen, I like to cut them up and store them in the freezer. That way, they're ready to go for when I want to make a smoothie.
    • Milk of your choice - Any kind of milk works great here! I usually use oat milk or almond milk, but I have also had success using whole milk before.
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder - You can usually find unsweetened cocoa powder at any grocery store.

    Equipment

    • Blender - Pretty much all you need to make this recipe is a good old fashioned blender. I really like using this Ninja professional blender, but any blender should do the trick.

    How to Make This Recipe

    Here's all you need to do to make this recipe:

    1. In a blender, combine the frozen banana, milk of your choice, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Blend until thoroughly combined and no chunks of banana remain. If you find the smoothie a bit too thick, you can add in a bit more milk until you reach your desired consistency.
    2. Pour into a glass and serve as desired. Enjoy!
    Bananas, milk, and cocoa powder in a blender

    Tips for Making This Smoothie

    Here are a few tips to get a perfect smoothie every time:

    • Freeze your bananas ahead of time. By using frozen bananas, you don't have to add any ice when making the smoothie. Once I have ripe bananas, I like to cut them into chunks and store them in the freezer. I always love having bananas in my freezer so that I can make a smoothie whenever the craving hits. 
    • Use whatever milk you prefer. I personally love to make this smoothie with oat milk or almond milk, but you can use whatever milk you desire. Try out a few different options and see what you like best! 
    • Add in honey or maple syrup to sweeten the smoothie if desired. I personally find this smoothie sweet enough by itself, but you can absolutely add in a sweetener like honey or maple syrup if you'd like.
    Overhead shot of two glasses of chocolate banana smoothie next to a bunch of bananas

    Common Questions About This Smoothie

    Can you add protein powder to this smoothie?

    Absolutely! If you're looking to get more protein in your diet, you might enjoy adding protein powder to this smoothie. I'd recommend getting a chocolate protein powder and adding that to this smoothie in place of the unsweetened cocoa powder.

    Can you double this recipe if you want to make two smoothies?

    As long as your blender is large enough, you can definitely double this recipe with ease. You might just have to blend everything together a bit longer to make sure no banana chunks remain.

    Hand holding a chocolate banana smoothie in front of a bunch of bananas and a linen napkin

    How to Store & Freeze

    To store: Cover and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. However, this smoothie is best enjoyed fresh.

    To freeze: I don't recommend freezing this recipe. For best results, prepare the smoothie and follow the storage instructions listed above.

    Love this recipe? Please leave a star rating and review in the comments below! And don't forget to subscribe to The Baker's Almanac for even more baking recipes and tips.

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    Two glasses of chocolate banana smoothie in front of a bunch of bananas

    Chocolate Banana Smoothie


    ★★★★★

    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Leslie Jeon
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
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    Description

    Made with just three ingredients, this chocolate banana smoothie is delicious and so easy to make! Enjoy it as a snack or whip it up to serve as a healthy dessert.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 6 oz frozen banana (1 – 1.5 bananas)
    • ¾ cup milk of your choice (I usually use oat milk or almond milk) 
    • ½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

    Instructions

    1. In a blender, combine the frozen banana, milk of your choice, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Blend until thoroughly combined and no chunks of banana remain. If you find the smoothie a bit too thick, you can add in a little more milk until you reach your desired consistency.
    2. Pour into a glass and serve as desired.

    Equipment

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    Notes

    • Sweetness Level: If you'd prefer a sweeter smoothie, feel free to add in some honey or maple syrup to taste. 
    • Protein: Want to add some additional protein to this smoothie? Add in some nut butter or swap the unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate protein powder. 
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 0 mins
    • Category: Drinks
    • Method: No Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: chocolate banana smoothie, chocolate, banana

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    1. zane

      July 06, 2020 at 4:33 am

      yummy and simple! I used oat milk instead of almond and turned out super creamy

      ★★★★★

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      • Leslie Hargett

        September 19, 2020 at 9:12 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed! I love using oat milk for this recipe as well.

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    2. chloe

      June 14, 2020 at 4:04 am

      This recipe is one of the best Banana and cocoa smoothie!!!!❤

      ★★★★★

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      • Leslie Hargett

        June 15, 2020 at 7:32 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed! It's so simple but so delicious 🙂

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