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    Home » Breakfast

    Chocolate Banana Milkshake

    Published: May 10, 2022 - Last updated: February 9, 2023 by Erika

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    Making this chocolate banana milkshake is so easy and delicious, you'll want to drink it all right away. Made with a handful of healthy ingredients, this shake will make you feel like you're indulging in a rich and thick milkshake. It's perfect for a year round breakfast or snack.

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    Banana peanut butter chocolate milkshake

    If you love this healthy milkshake, check out my Low Calorie Protein Shake and my Green Smoothie With Protein Powder recipes for more delicious breakfast or snack ideas!

    This chocolate banana milkshake is perfect for the whole family! It's made with simple, plant based ingredients and has a great sweet taste without being loaded with sugar. This shake is naturally sweetened with dates and made with chocolate almond milk for a delicious chocolate taste.

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    Healthy chocolate banana milkshake

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • This chocolate banana milkshake is sweetened without any added sugar.
    • Easy, delicious and healthy milkshake that takes five minutes or less to make.
    • Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
    • Refined sugar free, vegan and gluten free too.
    • Full of nourishing, whole food ingredients.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • Chocolate Almond Milk - This is what gives this chocolate banana milkshake it's chocolatey flavor!
    • Pitted Dates - The dates sweeten the milkshake without any added sugar.
    • Frozen Bananas - I like to use frozen ripe bananas to keep the shake nice and cold.
    • Almond Butter - You can also substitute peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, cashew butter or your favorite nut butter.
    • Ice - This really helps to thicken up the shake to give it that thick milkshake texture.

    How To Make This Recipe

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    Chocolate banana milkshake process

    Step 1:

    Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend at high speed until the shake is smooth and creamy.

    Recipe Tips & Variations

    • Add a little cocoa powder to give the milkshake more chocolate flavor!
    • A small amount of spice, like ground cinnamon, will add a hint of warming sweetness and elevate the chocolate flavor.
    • You can also add a pinch of instant coffee or espresso powder to heighten the chocolate flavor.
    • Throw in a pinch of chia seeds for added health benefits.
    • I love the flavor that almond butter gives to this milkshake recipe, but feel free to swap it for cashew or peanut butter.
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    Low calorie chocolate banana milkshake

    Storing

    Storing: This milkshake is best served immediately. However, you can store in the refrigerator for a few hours. It may start to separate the longer it's been in the refrigerator.

    FAQ

    What can I do with a leftover milkshake?

    Pour it into popsicle molds and freeze. Then you have creamy chocolatey popsicles for later!

    Should I add ice to my milkshake?

    I would! The frozen bananas will help freeze the milkshake, but if you like it very cold with a frothy texture then you'll want to add the ice too.

    Can I make this with bananas that are not frozen?

    Technically, yes you can, but the texture won't be as creamy as it would be with frozen bananas.

    How can I sweeten the milkshake without using dates?

    The bananas do add a lot of sweetness so you can leave them out. If you are looking for your milkshake to be on the sweeter side, a little honey would work well as a replacement.

    Can I add yogurt to this milkshake? 

    Absolutely! Adding plain or vanilla Greek yogurt makes this milkshake even more creamy.

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    Chocolate Banana Milkshake

    Erika
    Making this chocolate banana milkshake is so easy and delicious, you'll want to drink it all right away. Made with a handful of healthy ingredients, this shake will make you feel like you're indulging in a rich and thick milkshake. It's perfect for a year round breakfast or snack.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 1 min
    Total Time 1 min
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 Servings
    Calories 380 kcal

    Equipment

    • Ninja Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 ounces chocolate almond milk
    • ½ cup pitted dates about 5 or 6 dates
    • 2 medium frozen bananas
    • 2 tablespoons almond butter
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    Instructions
     

    • Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend at high speed until the shake is smooth and creamy.

    Notes

    • Add a little cocoa powder to give the milkshake more chocolate flavor.
    • You can also add a pinch of instant coffee or espresso powder to heighten the chocolate flavor.
    • A small amount of spice, like ground cinnamon, will add a hint of warming sweetness and elevate the chocolate flavor.
    • I love the flavor that almond butter gives to this milkshake recipe, but feel free to swap it for cashew or peanut butter.
    • Throw in a pinch of chia seeds for added health benefits.
    • Storing: This milkshake is best served immediately. However, you can store in the refrigerator for a few hours. It may start to separate the longer it’s been in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 154mgFiber: 6gSugar: 35g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keyword Chocolate Banana Milkshake
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