Chocolate Banana Smoothie – extra thick and delicious this is going to be your new favorite smoothie! (Dairy-Free + GF)
This is going to be your new favorite smoothie!
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
This is one of my all-time favorite breakfast smoothies and I am so excited to share it with you guys today! Made with the most amazing ingredients and it is the most amazing way to start your day (although I make one for lunch all the time too!)
Chocolate Banana Smoothie Ingredients
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- 1 large banana, frozen + sliced
- 1 tablespoon zucchini, chopped (frozen or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground flax
- 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds
- 1 Tablespoon raw cacao powder
- 1 serving chocolate collagen protein powder
- 1-2 tablespoons almond butter (optional)
- 1/4 cup spinach or kale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 4-6 smoothie ice cubes
Smoothie Ice Cubes:
- coconut water
- coconut cream
Can I Prep these Ahead of Time
Yes! Toss your frozen banana, sunflower seeds, and zucchini to a freezer safe storage bag. Then add that the blender along with your smoothie ice cubes and remaining ingredients!
Favorite Chocolate Collagen
My absolute favorite chocolate collage in from Primal Kitchen! I am lucky enough to have an amazing relationship with the brand and they gave me a 10% off coupon code especially for The Wooden Skillet readers! So head on over to the Primal Kitchen website and use TWS10 for 10% your order (and here is the link directly to the chocolate collagen I was talking about)!
Other Healthy Smoothies You Might Like
- Orange Immunity-Boosting Smoothie
- Creamy Raspberry Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Carrot Ginger Smoothie
OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
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Love,
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Chocolate Banana Smoothie – a thick and creamy chocolate banana smoothie that tastes so much like a peanut butter cup! Packed with amazing ingredients – perfect for breakfast or lunch!
Ingredients
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- 1 large banana, frozen + sliced
- 1 tablespoon zucchini, chopped (frozen or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground flax
- 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds
- 1 Tablespoon raw cacao powder
- 1 serving chocolate collagen protein powder
- 1–2 tablespoons almond butter (optional)
- 1/4 cup spinach or kale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 4–6 smoothie ice cubes
Smoothie Ice Cubes:
- coconut water
- coconut cream
Instructions
Smoothie Ice Cubes:
- Fill 4-6 ice cubes with 1/2 coconut water and 1/2 coconut cream (coconut milk will work).
- Mix a little (they don’t need to be fully combined).
- Place in freezer overnight.
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- Combine ingredients into high-powered blender.
- Blend on LOW for 1 minute.
- Stop blending and open up blender. Scrape down sides with spatula.
- Blend on HIGH for 1-2 minutes or until it has reached a smoothie consistency (continue to scrape down sides as needed).
- Add additional almond milk, coconut water or filtered water, as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Consistency: to make thicker add additional ice cubes; to make thinner add additional almond milk or water
- Chocolate Protein/Collagen: adding collage to your smoothies not only has some amazing health benefits, but it also makes your smoothie extra creamy and smooth! Here is a my favorite chocolate collagen powder (use TWS10 for 10% off!)
- Make Ahead: toss your frozen banana, sunflower seeds, and zucchini to a freezer safe storage bag. Then add that the blender along with your smoothie ice cubes and remaining ingredients!
Keywords: chocolate banana smoothie
Wow. This is delicious!! It’s a smooth creamy chocolatey treat! My husband loves it! Will make again and again!
★★★★★
Yay!! I am so glad to hear that, Gina!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback! I really appreciate it!