Raw Chocolate Banana Shake (Printable)
Creamy blend of raw cacao and frozen bananas for a naturally sweetened, energizing beverage 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 for added nutrition
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the banana slices, plant-based milk, raw cacao powder, maple syrup (starting with the smaller amount), vanilla extract, and sea salt into the 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.
05 - Pour into two glasses and enjoy right away for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Frozen bananas do all the heavy lifting for creaminess without a single drop of dairy.
- Raw cacao gives you that deep chocolate flavor without the sugar crash of processed cocoa.
- Five minutes start to finish means you can be half asleep and still pull this off beautifully.
02 -
- Do not skip freezing your bananas ahead of time because they are what make this shake thick and milkshake like instead of watery.
- Raw cacao and regular cocoa are different products and the raw version gives a much deeper, less processed chocolate taste.
- Always check your store bought plant milk labels for hidden allergens if that matters for your household.
03 -
- Peel and slice your bananas before freezing them because trying to peel a frozen banana is a battle you will lose.
- Keep a bag of pre sliced frozen bananas in your freezer at all times and this shake becomes something you can make on autopilot any morning.