Description
A creamy, indulgent smoothie made with ripe bananas and rich cocoa powder. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet snack, this smoothie is customizable with optional sweeteners and toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, such as almond or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate chips, or sliced banana
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel the banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
- Blend: In a blender, combine the banana, milk, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice (if using).
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend everything until smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk; if it’s too thin, add a few ice cubes.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy! Add whipped cream, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, or banana slices for an extra treat.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk can be used to make this smoothie dairy-free.
- For a thicker smoothie, add more ice or use frozen banana slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg