This easy and creamy Chocolate Banana Smoothie is extra thick and will be your new favorite smoothie! Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. The kids are definitely going to love it!
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 one).
- 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
My absolute favorite chocolate collagen is 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)!
How To Make A Chocolate Banana Smoothie
To start making this healthy chocolate banana smoothie, gather your ingredients.
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!
Place all of the ingredients in a high powered blender or food processor.
Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until perfectly smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
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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Other Healthy Smoothies You Might Like
- Orange Immunity-Boosting Smoothie
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Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Description
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 all ingredients in a high-powered blender.
- Blend on LOW for 1-2 minutes. Pause to scrape down sides with spatula and continue blending until it has reached a smooth consistency.
- 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
- Zucchini: feel free to add in a small handful of frozen zucchini if you want!
- Chocolate Protein/Collagen: adding collagen 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.
- 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 when ready!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 129.5 mg
- Fat: 8.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.4 g
- Protein: 10.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Christin says
YUM! I just made this chocolate smoothie this morning & it was fabulous. I didn’t add any ice cubes & it was still super creamy + cold from the frozen banana. Thank you so much Erin. Xoxo.
Erin says
So glad you enjoyed this one, Christin!!
C says
Do you have a Blender you recommend?
Mine is old and I need to purchase another one soon. Just want to be sure it’s one that will really blend well including frozen fruits.
Thanks!
Erin says
Hi! Both the Vitamin and Blentec brands are high-quality and high-powered blenders that will blend frozen fruits easily! I actually have a high-powered Ninja blender right now that I love as well!
Gina says
Wow. This is delicious!! It’s a smooth creamy chocolatey treat! My husband loves it! Will make again and again!
Erin says
Yay!! I am so glad to hear that, Gina!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback! I really appreciate it!