Raw Chocolate Banana Shake (Print Version)

Creamy blend of raw cacao and ripe bananas with almond milk for a naturally sweet, energizing beverage ready in minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, preferably frozen
02 - 1½ cups almond milk or any plant-based milk

→ Chocolate Flavor

03 - 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
04 - 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup, optional, to taste
05 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp seeds
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - Ice cubes, for a thicker shake

# How-To Steps:

01 - Peel the bananas and slice into rounds if not already frozen.
02 - Add the bananas, almond milk, raw cacao powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender.
03 - If desired, add chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes to the blender for added texture and thickness.
04 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, about 30 to 60 seconds.
05 - Taste the shake and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed, then blend briefly to incorporate.
06 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Frozen bananas do all the heavy lifting for creaminess so you never need dairy or weird thickeners.
  • Raw cacao gives you that deep chocolate flavor without the sugar crash of conventional cocoa mixes.
  • The whole thing comes together in five minutes flat, which is faster than arguing about what to have for breakfast.
02 -
  • Do not substitute regular cocoa powder one to one for raw cacao, the flavor is less intense so you would need more, and you lose the raw nutritional benefits entirely.
  • Blending too long can warm the shake slightly, which defeats the purpose of a cold refreshing drink, so keep it under a minute.
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas when they are fully speckled with brown spots because that is when they reach peak sweetness and the flavor blends seamlessly with chocolate.
  • Rinse your blender immediately after pouring the shakes out, cacao powder dries like cement and you will regret waiting even ten minutes.

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