Creamy Dark Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe Is Like Dessert In a Glass by Ali Mathis
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Did you know that dark chocolate is good for your heart? It's true, which gives you all the more reason to enjoy it with no guilt. Not only is dark chocolate a heart-healthy food, but dark chocolate has other health benefits, too.
This quick vegan recipe for a heart-healthy dark chocolate banana smoothie is so good, it's like dessert in a glass. Here is your healthy shopping list so you can make this creamy chocolate smoothie ASAP: bananas, unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla non-dairy milk.
You can serve this gluten-free dark chocolate and banana smoothie recipe for breakfast or as a nutritious snack, or even as a decadent dessert. Bonus: even kids love it! Instead of a cookie or other sugary snack, hand them a tall glass full of this chocolate smoothie. Cheers to your heart health!
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 cups vanilla non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Recipe Notes
- If you like peanut butter, add a tablespoon or two before blending.
- You could substitute honey for the maple syrup.
- I used almond milk, but you could use soy milk, oat milk or your favorite non-dairy milk.
Here's how to make it:
- In a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses.
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