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How To Make A Chocolate Banana Smoothie!

Published: Dated: January 12, 2018 Modified: Last Modified: December 10, 2019 Christine Galvani 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Craving chocolate but want to stay healthy?  A dairy-free Chocolate Banana Smoothie is creamy, sweetened with only fruit, and rich in chocolate flavor is the answer.

Plus, it's super easy to make and whips up in just a few minutes.

Cacao Smoothie in glass - 24 Carrot Kitchen
The BEST Chocolate Banana Smoothie!

During a recent house renovation DIY project, with only moments to spare each day, this smoothie saved me every day, as the perfect snack, and kept me going.

How Do You Make A Chocolate Banana Smoothie?

Ingredients:

  1. Almond milk
  2. Creamy almond butter
  3. Raw organic cacao powder
  4. vanilla extract (optional)
  5. frozen banana
  6. sea salt
  7. ice cubes

The mid-afternoon is when you'll find me making this smoothie.  Craving something sweet and chocolate, but too close to dinner to eat a dessert.  Since it only takes a few minutes, it doesn't derail any plans or take me away from projects for too long.

 

Related - Green Smoothies:  Spinach Apple Smoothie, Anti-inflammatory Green Smoothie, Kale Apple Smoothie, Green Detox Smoothie.

Chocolate Milk Banana Smoothie:

You could try making this smoothie without a banana (which I have not tried), but it is the sweetener and creates most of the creaminess in this smoothie.  A possible substitution would be maple syrup, more almond butter, or perhaps avocado or a Japanese sweet potato.

 

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What You Will Love About This Creamy Chocolate Banana Smoothie:

  • tastes like a chocolate shake.
  • Fast and easy
  • Paleo, vegan, grain, gluten and dairy-free
  • healthier ingredients including raw organic cacao powder
  • Portable
  • Kid-friendly

Cacao vs. Cocoa - Raw, organic cacao powder and cocoa powder are processed differently.  Cocoa powdered is processed at a higher temperature.

"That means that cacao, which is less processed, has more powerful antioxidant effects and health benefits."

Is cacao really good for you?  Cacao is rich in nutrients such as magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, copper, and manganese.  Plus, it is reported to contain antioxidants, help regulate insulin levels and lower blood pressure.

Use a high-speed blender like a Nutribullet or Vitamix for best results with frozen ingredients (banana, ice cubes).

So, even on days when I have a paintbrush in one hand and a roller in the other,  this smoothie comes to my rescue. 🙂

 

5 from 1 vote
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The Best Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe!
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
 

How to make an easy dairy-free Chocolate Banana Smoothie treat in less than 5 minutes!

Course: Almond Butter, Beverage, Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
Cuisine: American, Breakfast, Dessert
Servings: 1
Calories: 256 kcal
Author: Christine Galvani
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp creamy almond butter
  • 1 tbsp organic raw cacao powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 frozen medium banana
  • pinch sea salt (optional)
  • 3 ice cubes
Instructions
  1. Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend for about 2 minutes until well combined.

  2. Pour into a glass and best consumed immediately.  Double for two servings.

Nutrition Facts
The Best Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe!
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 330mg14%
Potassium 624mg18%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 75IU2%
Vitamin C 10.2mg12%
Calcium 355mg36%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Christine Galvani

Foodie recipe creator of delicious grain, gluten, and dairy-free recipes for 5+ years. Nature lover, adventure seeker, wife, mom, dog mom. I love to create clean eating, real food recipes that everyone loves.

Read more about me here!

Comments

  1. fek says

    January 23, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    Nice to have a healthy alternative that contains chocolate! Liked this very much.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      January 25, 2018 at 8:33 am

      Oh great, glad to hear!

      Reply

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