I don’t actually remember buying a truckload of bananas, but I keep finding more in the fruit bowl. What to do with a mysteriously never-ending supply of bananas? I already did bread so I considered doing cake, cookies or muffins, but I was in the mood for something quick. I decided to throw together a simple and healthy smoothie!
This would have taken me a total of 5 minutes if my blender didn’t decide to stop working. Thank goodness we keep a backup! You never know when you’re gonna have a blending emergency…
I like to use almond milk in smoothies but you can use regular milk if you prefer. I absolutely love Almond Breeze or Trader Joe’s brand almond milk. The only kind I haven’t liked so far is Silk because it’s a bit thick for my taste. If you haven’t tried almond milk, you should! It’s really yummy (if you like almonds), dairy free and nutritious!
Concocting smoothie recipes is so fun because you pretty much just throw stuff into the blender until you get a result you like. I figured adding cocoa to anything makes it better, and let’s be honest – cocoa and banana? Yes please! I like using unsweetened cocoa powder, but you can really use any kind you want.
Stay tuned for more banana recipes! I’ve got plenty of bananas left, and I seriously think they’re multiplying.
Cocoa Banana Almond Smoothie
Makes three 8 oz. servings (103 calories per serving)
1.5 cups ice
1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 very ripe bananas (if your bananas aren’t very ripe with lots of brown on the peel, you may need to add some sugar to get your desired sweetness)
2 tbsp cocoa powder (feel free to add more if you like it more chocolatey!)
Throw all the ingredients into a blender and blend to your desired consistency.
Pour into 8 oz. glasses or jars and enjoy!
Are you an almond milk lover? What kind of milk do you like?
I love the Trader Joe’s brand too! I’ve been using a bit in my mason jar oatmeal! PS – where did you get those cute straws?!
YES! I’ve been using it in my jar oatmeal too! It’s SO good. The straws I ordered on Amazon! I got them in red too, LOVE them!
“Kikkerland Biodegradable Paper Straws”
Mmmm sounds lovely for breakfast this morning.
I hope you like it!
Oh my. I had my husband buy me bananas just so I could make this. Chocolatey treat without the guilt! Thank you, and thank pintrest!
Yay!! Isn’t it great to enjoy chocolate without feeling bad about it?! I’ve had this twice in the last 2 days and am really loving it. So glad you did too!
Absolutely! I split the banana in half (hubs doesn’t like ‘em) and put one half in the freezer for the morning. Didn’t take me 5 minutes to finish it off! It’s extra good because I’ve been trying to avoid chocolate bars and such, AND I have been having leg cramps at night. Super chocolate AND extra potassium! I forgot to mention, I also love Almond milk. Yum!
LOVE almond milk. Brew 1 cup of tea with a Lipton Chai Tea bag, add 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (30 calories), add 2 packets of Stevia or a little honey = 2 tasty cups of Chai Tea Latte.
Ohh that sounds amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing! I’m going to try it tonight.. mmmm!
This is my favorite breakfast. I add 1/4 cup cooked oatmeal and real almonds- no cocoa but may try it!
Oh definitely try it with the cocoa! I’ve tried this with oatmeal too and love it!! Thank you for sharing!
If you’re not making your own almond milk, you’re missing all the flavor. It’s so easy. In a blender, whir 1 c. raw almonds in 4 c. water, add about 1 Tbsp. agave nectar and 1 tsp. vanilla. Then, drain it through a mesh bag and it’s OMG good. I have smoothie made from homemade almond milk, a frozen banana and a handful of freeze dried strawberries (Trader Joe’s carries them) every morning…it’s like having the BEST milk shake you ever tasted.
I’ve never made my own! That sounds amazing thank you so much for sharing! I’m definitely going to give this a try before buying anymore almond milk.
I just found this on Pinterest. I love almond milk, it’s the only kind I drink. I make home made hot cocoa for breakfast every morning, and the almond milk gives it the best flavor! I’ll try this, it’s right up my alley!
Almond milk is so great. Homemade cocoa with almond milk sounds AMAZING. Thank you so much for sharing!
When I have left over ripe bananas that aren’t being eaten, I put them in the freezer to be used in smoothies/protein drinks. You don’t have to add as many ice cubes which can some times dilute the yummy taste! Making the coco banana almond recipe for breakfast now!
Yes! I do that too sometimes but more often I get a craving for a smoothie and THEN realize the bananas have expired and end up tossing them in at room temp, but if you have the chance to plan ahead, freezing them is an awesome idea!! Thank you for sharing!
I made with vanilla almond milk (about one cup or more), one big banana and dark hershey’s syrup!! Yummy. Next time I will try ice or frozen banana
Thank you for sharing!!
Ohh dark Hershey’s syrup sounds amazing!!
I actually prefer using Coconut Milk…I haven’t quite liked any Almond Milks I’ve tried. SoDelicious makes a really yummy unsweetened Coconut Milk. So any recipes that call for milk or Almond Milk I simply use Coconut Milk instead. It doesn’t taste like coconut either.
Ohh I’ll have to give that a try!! Thanks for the suggestion!
This sounds very yummie…you can find these straws (in other colors as well) at Whole Foods. I love the red ones!
Thank you! The red ones are great! I ordered the gray and red on Amazon but I’ll have to check Whole Foods for more!
Great recipe to try and may I ask where you got the cute jars ?
Thank you! I got the jars on Amazon! You can find them here
!
Thank you !
Is their any way i could get a break down of the calorie count i see it says 103 but for health reasons i need fiber, carbs, protein, fats as well. Ty so much hope i can get this info