Chocolate Banana Smoothie (Healthy Treat!)
This creamy, dreamy, delicious Mexican Chocolate Banana Smoothie is just what you need when you’re craving something luscious, chocolatey, AND nutritious!
The inspiration for this Mexican Chocolate Banana Smoothie???
This rich, fudgy, sinfully delicious Chocolate Fudge Cake {gluten-free} topped with equally rich, fudgy, and delicious Chocolate Buttercream frosting that my sweet SiSi made me for Mother’s Day. I enjoyed every single bite, guilt-free,
I’d share a slice with you, but it’s all gone. #sorrynotsorry
Do you want to know the wonderful thing about fulfilling your cravings without any guilt? You get to enjoy exactly what you want, and then the craving usually disappears!
BUT, the desire for something a little more nutritious, yet still rich and chocolaty, never really goes away. Does it???
This is why I’ve teamed up with my friends at nuts.com to share this rich, creamy, and super nutritious Mexican Chocolate Banana Smoothie with you today, along with a fun “nutty” infographic featuring 3 reasons why we all should eat some almonds today!
And, before you head off to make your own Mexican Chocolate Banana Almond Breakfast Shake, take a look at this fun infographic and get inspired to eat more almonds!
Tips for making your Mexican Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- Frozen bananas are key to giving this a “milkshake” like consistency.
- I have made this with both almond milk and unsweetened soy milk, but feel free to experiment with different plant-based milks.
- Want a protein boost? Add your favorite protein powder, especially if using a low-protein “milk” such as almond or rice milk. A couple of my favorite protein powders are Drink Wholesome and Designs for Health Bone Broth Protein (doesn’t taste like bone broth at all!).
- Boost your gut health by adding one of my favorite prebiotic/probiotic supplements: Regular Girl (use code “EASTEWART10” for 10% off ).
Note: I was not compensated to write this post, but I love all nuts, including almonds, and I recommend Nuts.com’s certified gluten-free products, including their almonds to my celiac and gluten-sensitive clients and readers, so I am happy to tell you a little bit about them today!
First, the recipe, which pairs together 4 ingredients: This luscious homemade Mexican Chocolate Almond Butter. Along with frozen banana, milk (dairy or non-dairy) of choice, and an extra tablespoon of pure unsweetened cocoa powder. Just because. This is a chocolate shake after all!
Mexican Chocolate Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond milk, or other plant based milk
- 1 cup frozen banana slices
- 2 tablespoons Mexican Chocolate Almond Butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for serving if desired
- slivered almonds, optional for serving
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blended and blend on high speed until well combined. Alternatively, place ingredients in a wide bottomed metal glass or other container, and bend with a hand blender until well combined.
- Pour in to a glass, and garnish with optional cocoa powder and slivered almonds if desired.
Notes
- Frozen bananas are key to giving this a “milkshake” like consistency.
- I have made this with both almond milk, as well as unsweetened soy milk, but feel free to experiment with different plant based milks.
- Want a protein boost? Add your favorite protein powder, especially if using a low protein “milk” such as almond or rice milk.
- Boost your gut health by adding one of my favorite prebiotic/probiotic supplements: Regular Girl (use code “EASTEWART10” for 10% off ) or Uplift Foods.
Nutrition
What did you do to celebrate Mother’s Day? What’s the last thing you craved? Did you eat it? What are your favorite ways to eat almonds???
this is like my dream shake! oh and love me some almonds!
What a killer shake, EA! The combo of flavors sounds so delicious, so refreshing…
My husband would adore this combination, must have him try it!
Nuts are the best! and we order from nuts.com too!
Smoothies made with frozen banana + whatever nut or seed butter I’ve made recently is a common occurrence when my husband’s home. When he’s not, my evening treat is often a hot chocolate, frequently of the Mexican spiced persuasion. That you’ve combined the two here makes me quite excited for the post-supper sip! My craving will *indeed* be satisfied. Thanks for the killer idea, and the helpful infographic as well!
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s to honor my cravings. Things turn very ugly when I ignore them (you’ll find me in the corner somewhere stuffing myself with ice cream). These photos are absolutely stunning (not surprised) and I feel like the almonds on that spoon will taste even better (Love the colors and the design!). I’ve been on the hunt for quick and easy GF treats for my clients so this is perfect! Pinned 😉
Yumm!! This looks TOO good! I can’t wait to give it a try 🙂
I am SO going to make this ASAP!
Cheers, Lisa
You. Are. Killing. Me. Sounds SO good, and I love that it is super healthy too. As if it would be anything else. 😉
Love this combination, EA. It vaguely reminds me of horchata with a lot more umph!
I love snacking on almonds and occasionally I have almond butter (especially on Passover when peanut butter is not allowed!). This shake looks delish, even though no bananas for me 😉
Oh boy do I need to make this pronto! As for almonds, I pretty much just eat as is – so easy to snack on 🙂
As is, is just perfect too! Hope you enjoy the shake as much as I do Deanna! 🙂