Description
A creamy and delicious chocolate banana shake made with simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, preferably frozen
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, your choice!)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess and protein)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or any nut butter you like!)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker shake)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa nibs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Make sure you have all ingredients on hand.
- Peel and Freeze (Optional): Peel and freeze bananas for at least an hour for a thicker shake. If using fresh bananas, add more ice.
- Combine Ingredients in a Blender: Add bananas (frozen or fresh), cocoa powder, milk, Greek yogurt (if using), peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy (30-60 seconds). If too thick, add more milk. If too thin, add ice cubes.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness, chocolate flavor, or peanut butter flavor to your liking.
- Pour into a Glass: Pour the shake into a glass.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa nibs.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy immediately while cold and creamy.
Notes
- Vegan: Use non-dairy milk and maple syrup.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne pepper.
- Add Greens: Sneak in spinach or kale.
- Different Nut Butters: Experiment with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Add Coffee: For a mocha-flavored shake, add a shot of espresso or a tablespoon of instant coffee.
- Make it a Smoothie Bowl: If you want a thicker, spoonable treat, use less milk and blend until the mixture is very thick. Pour it into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings, such as granola, fruit, nuts, and seeds.
- Adjust Sweetness: The amount of honey or maple syrup you need will depend on the ripeness of your bananas and your personal preference. Start with a tablespoon and add more to taste.
- Control the Thickness: If you prefer a thinner shake, add more milk. If you prefer a thicker shake, use frozen bananas and/or add ice cubes.
- Prep Ahead: You can prepare the shake ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. However, it’s best to enjoy it fresh for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes