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Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie

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Today’s recipe is an easy, delicious, and healthy smoothie that takes five minutes or less to make and is perfect for a quick breakfast or a delicious mid-day or after workout snack.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothies!

A blender container containing ingredients for healthy chocolate banana smoothies.

There are only six ingredients in this smoothie! Plus, one optional (but recommended) ingredient.

  • Frozen ripe bananas: I always keep a bag of bananas in the freezer to make smoothies. They give smoothies natural sweetness and creaminess.
    • They are a good source of fiber and potassium too.
  • Cocoa powder: Gives the drink a tasty chocolate flavour. It’s easy to add more or less according to your preferences.
    • It’s blends up well into the smoothie as opposed to melted chocolate, which could freeze and form clumps of chocolate.
    • Cocoa powder is also a healthier alternative than using chocolate syrups, which usually has added artificial sugar and ingredients.
  • Ground cinnamon: A small amount of this spice is added to the smoothie to give a hint of warming sweetness. It helps elevate the chocolate flavour.
    • If you prefer, you can substitute with a pinch of instant coffee or espresso powder to heighten the chocolate flavour.
Healthy chocolate banana smoothie in a blender container.
  • Unsweetened almond milk: It’s smooth, slightly nutty, and dairy-free. A great option for those who are lactose intolerant or keeping to a vegan diet. Substitute with your choice of milk if you like.
  • Baby spinach: One of my grocery staples. I eat a lot of baby spinach.
    • It’s wonderful to add to smoothies (yay hidden vegetables!) because it’s tender, mild in flavour, and full of good-for-you vitamins and nutrients like vitamins A and C as well as iron and magnesium.
  • Chia seeds: I’m a big fan of chia seeds too. This ingredient is optional, but I really recommend adding it to this smoothie.
    • Why? These relatively flavourless little seeds are loaded with healthy benefits. They are high in protein, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and contain vitamins like iron and calcium.
    • They also develop a gelatinous coat when soaked in liquid, which helps thicken the smoothie as well.
  • Ice cubes: Keeps the drink cool and refreshing.
A side view of two tall glasses filled with chocolate banana smoothies on a blue knitted cloth.

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Overall, this chocolate banana smoothie is:

  • Healthy and delicious: It’s sweet from the bananas, has chocolatey notes from the cocoa powder, and hidden vegetables (i.e. spinach). The optional ingredient of chia seeds is packed with nutritional benefits too.
  • Refreshing: This smoothie has a creamy texture that’ll quench your thirst.
  • Super easy and quick to make: It takes about 5 minutes to make and is easy to whip up in the blender.
  • Perfect for breakfast or as a snack: It’ll make for a quick breakfast or to fill up your travel cup to go.
  • Refined sugar free.
  • Vegan and gluten-free too.
Healthy chocolate banana smoothies in two tall glasses with bananas and a small jar of cocoa powder behind them.

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Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Yield: 2 (makes 4 cups)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Enjoy a healthy breakfast or snack with this simple and delicious chocolate smoothie recipe that’s sweetened using bananas. It’s refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan too.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or your choice of milk)
  • 1 cup (packed) baby spinach
  • 2 frozen ripe bananas
  • 2 (heaping) tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, but recommended)
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3-4 ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Once blended, taste and adjust according to preferences such as adding more milk for a thinner smoothie or more cocoa powder for a stronger chocolate flavour.
  3. Best served immediately.

Notes

  • Nutritional information represents one serving for a total of two servings.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 181Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 16mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 7gSugar: 15gProtein: 5g

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Suzanne

Thursday 12th of August 2021

Made this today!! Awesome recipe. Healthy and great for the chocolate craving.

Krysta

Tuesday 8th of October 2019

So delicious and simple! Thanks so much for the recipe!

Marie | Yay! for Food

Tuesday 8th of October 2019

Thank you Krysta! I'm glad that you like this smoothie!

Aleta

Thursday 14th of February 2019

Oooh this is the perfect way to wake my kids up!

Marie | Yay! For Food

Thursday 14th of February 2019

Thanks! This smoothie is great to start the day with!

Demeter

Thursday 7th of February 2019

I love using this smoothie as my after workout treat! Great motivation to make it through and get to enjoy this as my reward.

Marie | Yay! For Food

Thursday 7th of February 2019

For sure! Thanks Demeter.

Ellen

Thursday 7th of February 2019

A classic combination and any day I can start the day with chocolate is a good day!

Marie | Yay! For Food

Thursday 7th of February 2019

Same! Thank you Ellen.

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