Raw Chocolate Banana Shake (Print Version)

A creamy blend of raw cacao and ripe bananas creates this naturally sweetened, energizing shake ready in just 5 minutes.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, preferably frozen, peeled and sliced

02 - 1 ½ cups plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut)

03 - 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder

04 - 1–2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave, to taste

05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

06 - 4–6 ice cubes, optional for thickness

07 - Pinch of sea salt

08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds, optional for added nutrition

01 - Place the banana slices, plant-based milk, raw cacao powder, maple syrup (start with less), vanilla extract, and sea salt in a blender.

02 - Add ice cubes and chia or flaxseeds if desired for extra creaminess and nutrition.

03 - Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth and frothy.

04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more maple syrup or agave.

05 - Pour into two glasses and enjoy immediately.

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It tastes like a milkshake but nourishes like a proper meal, which feels like getting away with something sneaky and wonderful.
Frozen bananas do all the heavy lifting for creaminess so you never miss dairy at all.
Five minutes from cupboard to glass means this fits into even the most chaotic morning routine without breaking a sweat.

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Freeze your bananas ahead of time in a single layer on a tray before transferring to a bag, otherwise they clump into an immovable brick that mocks your blender.
Raw cacao powder clumps stubbornly if dumped all at once, so give it a gentle shake over the milk surface and it will incorporate much more willingly.

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The single biggest leap in quality comes from using bananas that are genuinely overripe with plenty of brown spots, anything less tastes flat no matter what else you add.
A pinch of cinnamon alongside the salt adds warmth that makes the chocolate taste more expensive than it is.