Raw Chocolate Banana Shake (Printable Version)
Creamy blend of raw cacao and ripe bananas, naturally sweetened and ready in minutes for a nourishing, energizing treat.
# What You 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 & 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the banana slices, plant-based milk, raw cacao powder, maple syrup (starting with the lesser amount), vanilla extract, and sea salt into the blender jar.
02 - Toss in ice cubes and chia or flaxseeds if using, for extra creaminess and nutritional depth.
03 - Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and frothy.
04 - Taste the shake and add more maple syrup or agave if additional sweetness is desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.
05 - Pour the finished shake into two serving glasses and enjoy right away while cold and frothy.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It tastes like a dessert but fuels you like a proper breakfast with no crash afterward.
- Frozen bananas do all the heavy lifting for creaminess so you never need dairy or added thickeners.
02 -
- Freeze your bananas already peeled and sliced or you will be chiseling frozen peel off with frustration and a butter knife like I did the first time.
- Raw cacao powder can clump if dumped in all at once so either sift it or add it while the blender is running at low speed first.
03 -
- Keep a bag of peeled sliced frozen bananas in your freezer at all times and you will never have an excuse to skip making this.
- A tiny pinch of cinnamon alongside the salt adds warmth and complexity that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.