Cocoa and ripe banana are an old pairing, and here they turn into a cold, creamy drink with a light tang from yoghurt. Almond milk keeps it lighter than a classic milkshake.
1
banana
5 oz
almond milk
3½ oz
whole milk
2 tbsp
natural yoghurt
1 tbsp
cocoa powder
1 tsp
honey or agave syrup (optional)
Garnish: Grated dark chocolate · Ice: Served up, no ice
Almond Yoghurt Smoothie with Cocoa
Chocolatey and smooth, medium thick, with banana sweetness and a light yoghurt tang.
Unsweetened cocoa powder gives a deep chocolate flavour without the sugar of drinking chocolate, so the sweetness comes mostly from the banana. Almond milk adds a subtle nutty note, while whole milk and yoghurt make the body rounder and a little tangy.
This smoothie fits a slow weekend breakfast or an afternoon break when you want something sweet. Adjust the honey at the end: ripe, spotty bananas often make it unnecessary.
Yes, a frozen banana makes the smoothie colder and closer to a milkshake.
You can, but it is already sweetened, so leave out the honey and taste first.
Not as written, because of milk, yoghurt and honey. Plant alternatives work well, see the tips.
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