Description
This delicious and nutritious chocolate banana smoothie is a perfect way to start your day or refuel after a workout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup banana (sliced and frozen)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 5 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 8 ice cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- The night before, peel the banana, slice into large coins, and place in a plastic bag in the freezer.
- When the banana is completely frozen, measure 1/2 cup and add it to a blender, along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a large glass and drizzle with extra peanut butter if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Note 1: You can use any type of almond milk, but unsweetened vanilla is recommended for flavor.
- Note 2: Feel free to substitute with any nut or seed butter of your choice.
- Note 3: Use your favorite chocolate protein powder for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large glass
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg