Raw Chocolate Banana Shake (Printable)
A creamy blend of raw cacao and frozen bananas, naturally sweetened and ready in minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, preferably frozen, peeled and sliced
02 - 1½ 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 and Extras
06 - 4–6 ice cubes, optional, for thickness
07 - Pinch of sea salt
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds, optional
# Directions:
01 - Add the banana slices, plant-based milk, raw cacao powder, maple syrup (starting with the smaller amount), vanilla extract, and sea salt to a blender.
02 - Toss in ice cubes and chia or flaxseeds if using, for extra creaminess and nutritional boost.
03 - Blend on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and frothy.
04 - Taste the shake and add more maple syrup or agave if a sweeter flavor is desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.
05 - Pour the shake into two glasses and serve right away for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes genuinely indulgent but everything in it is doing something good for you.
- Five minutes is all you need, which means no excuse to skip breakfast or reach for something processed.
02 -
- Frozen bananas are the secret weapon here because they create thickness and creaminess without needing dairy or extra ice.
- Adding cacao powder on top of the milk instead of underneath prevents it from sticking to the blender blade in dry clumps that never fully incorporate.
03 -
- Peel and freeze your bananas in a single layer on a parchment lined tray before transferring to a bag so they never clump into an unusable frozen mass.
- A splash of cold coffee added to the blender turns this into an effortless mocha that makes mornings feel slightly more sophisticated.