Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe
Chocolaty, creamy and good for you, this smoothie will get your day started right with raw cacao powder for heart and brain health, and maca to help your body adapt to what they day throws at you.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 384kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups almond milk preferably homemade
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon coconut MCT oil
- 1 tablespoon ground maca powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 small greenish banana
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice see notes below
- 2 teaspoons monk fruit (for no sugar) See notes below
Optional Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao nibs
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut thread
- 2-3 slices banana
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- If you prefer a cold smoothie, add a couple of ice cubes. Garnish as desired.
Notes
Protein powder makes it easy to add protein to your smoothie. Choose unflavored, unsweetened powder with no additives. You can also use hemp seeds, chia seeds and other plant-based options to add protein.
Substitutions:
- Swap 2 tablespoons of canned coconut milk for the MCT oil, adds nice creamy richness.
- I use a monk fruit simple syrup for sweetness with no added sugar. You can also use maple syrup or honey but they add their own flavor. Granular mink fruit works too, or chocolate stevia drops.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 577mg | Iron: 5mg