Banana Chocolate Smoothie (Healthy and Dairy-Free)

Banana Chocolate Smoothie is creamy, dairy-free, delicious, and naturally sweetened. This smoothie is chocolatey and almost like a treat, but it is healthy and full of nutrients. It is perfect for breakfast, late morning hunger pang, or a snack in between meals.

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About Banana Chocolate Smoothie

My family loves smoothies, and my son wants it almost every single day for breakfast in spring and summer. So I am always tempted to try different smoothies and make them as healthier as possible.

This banana chocolate smoothie is a treat to have in the morning for breakfast. It is thick, creamy, naturally sweet, delicious, and chocolatey. This chocolatey shake is very nutritious, full of fiber, protein, and other nutrients.

Banana Chocolate Smoothie is dairy-free and very filling; it keeps us full for longer. Feel free to use this recipe just as a guideline and add more or fewer elements as you prefer. 

Ingredients

1. Bananas: I have used frozen bananas for this recipe. But if you are using fresh bananas, make sure to use them very ripe for the naturally sweet smoothie. Also, add some ice if using fresh bananas.
2. Non-Dairy Milk: Cashew milk is my favorite to make dairy-free smoothies. But feel free to add your choice of non-dairy milk to this shake.
3. Chia Seeds: It adds protein to the smoothie. But instead of chia seeds, we can also add hemp seeds or a tablespoon of protein powder.
4. Cocoa Powder: For the less chocolate flavor, add only a tablespoon of cocoa powder. However, do not add more than 2tbsp of it; otherwise, the shake will be on the bitter side.
5. Berries: I have added strawberries, but you can add blueberries as well. For this smoothie, we can use either fresh or frozen berries.
6. Dates: Add soft dates to make this smoothie. If your dates are hard and dry, soak them in warm water for at least five minutes. Instead of dates, you can also add other natural sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup if your smoothie is not sweet enough.
7. Spinach: I like to add some spinach to make the smoothie healthier. I have added baby spinach, and the smoothie does not taste like spinach even a bit. But you can leave it out if you don’t prefer spinach.

How To Make Banana Chocolate Smoothie

• Add all the ingredients into a blender.
• If you are using a small blender, make a smoothie in two batches.
• We don’t need to add ice with frozen bananas but add ½ cup of ice if using fresh bananas.

• Blend until everything is well combined, smooth, and creamy.

• Serve the chilled banana chocolate smoothie immediately.

Topping Suggestions

• You can top the smoothie with chopped bananas or berries.
• Add some chocolate shavings on the top for more chocolate flavor.
• Top the smoothie with a spoon full of whipped cream or coconut cream.

Variations

• For an extra creamy and thick smoothie, you can add a quarter of an avocado.
• Instead of cocoa powder, add chocolate chips or for a healthier option, add cacao nibs.
• To make it a banana and strawberry chocolate smoothie, add more strawberries.
• Instead of spinach, you can add other greens like baby kale.
• You can add hemp seeds or protein powder instead of chia seeds.
• Adding some oats also makes the smoothie thick and creamy.
• If your kids do not prefer raw almonds to eat, add some to this chocolatey treat.

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