Chocolate Banana Smoothie

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.

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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
• Comments

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!

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.

Common Questions About This Smoothie

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.

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