Name: Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk; 1 banana; 1 scoop chocolate protein powder; 2 tablespoons creamy maple almond butter; 1.5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

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Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie

1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk

1 bananafrozen and cut into chunks

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

2 tablespoons creamy maple almond butter

1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

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Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender in the order listed and blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Freeze Banana Slices Beforehand ❄️
Pre-freeze banana slices for 2+ hours to create a naturally creamy, thick texture without diluting the smoothie with ice or extra liquid.
Bloom Cocoa Powder First 🍫
Mix cocoa powder with a small amount of almond milk to create a smooth paste before adding other ingredients, preventing lumps and ensuring even chocolate flavor distribution.
Layer Ingredients Strategically 🥤
Add wet ingredients first (almond milk, almond butter), then dry ingredients (cocoa powder, protein powder), then frozen banana last to optimize blending efficiency and texture.
Choose Quality Cocoa Powder 🎯
Use Dutch-processed or single-origin cocoa powder rather than standard varieties for deeper, richer chocolate flavor that complements the banana without bitterness.
Pulse Blend for Perfect Consistency ⚙️
Use short pulse bursts instead of continuous blending to maintain a creamy, spoonable texture while avoiding over-oxidation that can make the smoothie watery.