Chocolate Banana Smoothie

This Chocolate Banana Smoothie is a creamy and indulgent yet healthy dessert that combines the rich flavors of cocoa with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfect for a quick treat, this smoothie is both satisfying and nourishing.

Ingredients

• Ripe bananas - 2 medium
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 tablespoons
• Greek yogurt - 1 cup (240 ml)
• Almond milk - 1 cup (240 ml)
• Honey or maple syrup - 1 tablespoon (optional)
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Ice cubes - 1 cup

Steps

1. Peel the ripe bananas and break them into chunks.
2. In a blender, combine the banana chunks, unsweetened cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract.
3. Add the ice cubes to the blender.
4. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds.
5. Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
6. Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 80 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.24 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in potassium from bananas, which supports heart health.
• High in protein from Greek yogurt, aiding muscle repair and growth.

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