Raw Chocolate Banana Shake (Print Version)
Creamy blend of ripe bananas and rich raw cacao creates a naturally sweetened, energizing treat 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 nectar, adjusted to taste
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Texture & Extras
06 - 4–6 ice cubes, optional for added thickness
07 - Pinch of sea salt
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds, optional for added nutrition
# How to Make It:
01 - Add the banana slices, plant-based milk, raw cacao powder, maple syrup (starting with the lesser amount), vanilla extract, and sea salt to the blender jar.
02 - Toss in ice cubes along with chia or flaxseeds if using, to boost creaminess and nutritional value.
03 - Secure the lid and 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 result is desired, then pulse briefly to incorporate.
05 - Divide the shake evenly between two glasses and enjoy right away while cold and frothy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Frozen bananas do all the heavy lifting for creaminess without a drop of dairy.
- Raw cacao delivers deep chocolate flavor that puts store bought syrup to shame.
02 -
- Frozen bananas are the entire secret, fresh ones make a thin watery shake that disappoints.
- Raw cacao powder clumps aggressively, so always blend longer than you think you need to.
03 -
- Freeze your bananas in coin sized slices so your blender does not struggle with stubborn chunks.
- Let the cacao powder sit in the milk for a minute before blending, it dissolves more evenly this way.