Raw Chocolate Banana Shake (Printable)
A creamy blend of raw cacao and frozen bananas, naturally sweetened with maple syrup for a nourishing beverage.
# 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:
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 jar.
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 adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup or agave as needed.
05 - Pour the shake into two glasses and serve right away for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes genuinely indulgent but fuels your body with real nourishment instead of a sugar crash.
- Frozen bananas do all the heavy lifting for creaminess, so you never miss dairy for a second.
02 -
- Underripe bananas will make this taste flat and slightly bitter no matter how much sweetener you add.
- Raw cacao powder clumps fiercely, so blending a few extra seconds saves you from gritty sips.
03 -
- Freeze your bananas at peak ripeness because that is when sugar and flavor are highest and the texture blends into pure cream.
- A pinch of cinnamon alongside the salt adds warmth that makes the chocolate taste more complex without anyone knowing your secret.