Raw Chocolate Banana Shake (Printable Version)
A rich, creamy shake blending raw cacao with ripe bananas for natural sweetness and lasting energy.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, preferably frozen, peeled and sliced
02 - 1 ½ cups plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut)
→ Chocolate Flavor
03 - 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
04 - 1–2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave, to taste
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Texture & Extras
06 - 4–6 ice cubes, optional for thickness
07 - Pinch of sea salt
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds, optional for added nutrition
# Directions:
01 - Place the banana slices, plant-based milk, raw cacao powder, maple syrup (start with less), vanilla extract, and sea salt into a blender.
02 - Add ice cubes and chia or flaxseeds if desired for extra creaminess and nutrition.
03 - Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth and frothy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more maple syrup or agave.
05 - Pour into two glasses and enjoy immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It tastes like a milkshake but fuels you like a proper breakfast with no crash afterward.
- Five minutes and a blender are all you need, which means no excuses on busy mornings.
02 -
- Underripe bananas will make the shake taste flat and slightly starchy, so wait for plenty of brown spots.
- Blending too long can warm the shake slightly, which ruins the refreshing feel you are aiming for.
03 -
- Freeze your bananas already sliced so they blend faster and more evenly than whole frozen chunks.
- Let the blender run a few seconds after it looks smooth because cacao powder loves to hide in clumps.