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???
