Description
A quick and nutritious lunch that combines ripe bananas, rich cocoa, and a hint of sweetness for a delicious and satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk (dairy, almond, oat, or coconut)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Peel the banana and break it into smaller pieces.
- In your blender, add the banana pieces, cocoa powder, milk, nut butter, and sweetener. Blend on high until smooth, about 30-60 seconds.
- If you prefer a cold smoothie, add a handful of ice cubes and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed, then pour into a glass or mason jar. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a thicker smoothie, use frozen bananas or adjust the amount of milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
Keywords: smoothie, chocolate, banana, healthy lunch, quick recipe