The Best 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, simple ingredients and it is the best way to start your day (although I make one for lunch all the time too)! You can toss just about any nutrient boosting ingredients and it will still taste like a peanut butter cup.

And if you are looking for another easy smoothie recipe, try our Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie!

What You Will Need

• banana – perfect for adding a bit of natural sweetness and to get the smoothie nice and thick. If you need tips on how best to freeze them, checkout this post!
• zucchini – adding in a bit of chopped zucchini is a great way to include some added veggies.
• chia seeds, ground flax, & sunflower seeds – these really pack a nutritional punch!
• raw cacao powder – this touch of added sweetness makes the whole thing taste like a peanut butter cup.
• chocolate collagen protein powder – we love adding a scoop for the added nutrition, plus the collagen keeps things extra creamy (we love this ).
• almond butter – adding a nut butter is optional but we highly recommend it!
• spinach or kale – another great fresh vegetable that would make a good addition.
• unsweetened almond milk – this keeps it dairy-free, but any plant-based milk would work.
• smoothie ice cubes – ice is a great way to thicken smoothies and we love making them with coconut water & coconut cream!

Favorite Chocolate Collagen

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Can I Prep This Smoothie Ahead Of Time

Yes! Toss your frozen banana, sunflower seeds, and zucchini to a freezer safe storage bag.  Then add that to the blender along with your smoothie ice cubes and remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth!

Best Ways To Enjoy A Chocolate Banana Smoothie

You can simply enjoy this smoothie all by itself or you can add a few other items to round it out into a full meal. We love enjoying it for breakfast with a healthy baked egg cup, a slice of Paleo chocolate chip banana bread, or a raspberry muffin. And if we have it for a snack, we always have an energy ball with it!

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