A warm, creamy hot chocolate infused with banana purée for a subtle fruity twist.
Banana Cocoa
Drinks
Drinks beverages
Easy
A warm, creamy hot chocolate infused with banana purée for a subtle fruity twist.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- 2.0 tbsp (15.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)granulated sugar
- 10.0 fl oz (295.0 ml)whole milk
- ½ fl oz (15.0 ml)banana purée
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Instructions
- Combine cocoa powder, sugar, and 2 fl oz (60 ml) of the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and the cocoa and sugar are dissolved.
- Add the remaining milk and banana purée, whisking to combine.
- Heat gently until steaming hot but not boiling, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour into a mug and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use ripe bananas puréed fresh or frozen banana purée thawed for best flavor. Adjust sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of your banana purée.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make banana cocoa?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make banana cocoa ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
330
Calories / serving
12.2g
Fat
51.8g
Carbs
12.9g
Protein
42.6g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~330 cal · 12g fat · 52g carbs · 13g protein · 43g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 330 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 45 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
- Moderate cycling 34 min·6.8 mi
- Swimming laps 46 min
- Jogging 32 min·2.7 mi·~5100 steps
- Stair climbing 30 min·~2700 steps
- Dancing 54 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 34 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 77 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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