Cocoa, vanilla and banana make this the sweetest way to start the day. Whole milk gives it a proper milkshake richness, and honey is there only if you need it.
1
banana
1 tbsp
cocoa powder
¼ tsp
vanilla extract
5 oz
whole milk
3½ oz
almond milk
1 tsp
honey to taste (optional)
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Rich and creamy, like a chocolate milkshake with vanilla, rounded by ripe banana.
This smoothie belongs to the breakfast shake family: banana for body and sweetness, cocoa and vanilla for a dessert like flavour, milk for creaminess. Whole milk and almond drink together give a rich but not heavy texture.
Unsweetened cocoa brings a real chocolate taste without much sugar, and the banana does most of the sweetening. It is a comforting choice for slow weekend mornings or for anyone who does not like green smoothies.
Yes. With a very ripe banana it is usually sweet enough.
Replace the whole milk with more almond drink or oat milk, and use agave syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
This recipe makes one large glass of about 350 ml.
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