Raw Chocolate Banana Shake (Printable)

A creamy blend of raw cacao and ripe bananas for a naturally sweet, energizing treat.

# 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 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave, to taste
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Texture and Extras

06 - 4 to 6 ice cubes, optional for thickness
07 - Pinch of sea salt
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds, optional for added nutrition

# Steps:

01 - Place the banana slices, plant-based milk, raw cacao powder, maple syrup (start with the smaller amount), vanilla extract, and sea salt into the blender.
02 - Add 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 and adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup or agave as needed.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve right away while cold and frothy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Frozen bananas do all the heavy lifting for creaminess without a drop of dairy, which feels like a small kitchen miracle every single time.
  • Raw cacao gives you that deep chocolate flavor plus a natural energy boost that puts coffee to shame on certain mornings.
  • Five minutes and a blender are genuinely all you need, which means no excuses even on your laziest day.
02 -
  • Frozen bananas are the single most important detail, because fresh ones will give you a thin, watery smoothie instead of a rich shake.
  • Raw cacao powder clumps badly if dumped on top of everything, so add it somewhere in the middle of the ingredients for even blending.
03 -
  • Peel and chop your bananas before freezing them, because trying to peel a rock hard frozen banana is a humbling experience you do not want to repeat.
  • A tiny pinch of cinnamon added alongside the salt brings out a warmth in the chocolate that most people cannot identify but everyone notices.

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