Red Velvet Cake Smoothie

Sep 11, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A creamy red velvet cake-inspired smoothie with banana, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a hint of honey, delivering a balanced fruity and cocoa flavor.

Prep 7 min

Cook —

Total 7 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
1.0 mediumfrozen banana
1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
1.0 tbsp (20.0 ml)honey or maple syrup
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
⅛ tspfine sea salt
½ tsp (2.5 ml)red food coloring

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Instructions

Add the milk to a high-speed blender.
Add the frozen banana, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, fine sea salt, and red food coloring.
Add the ice cubes. Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
Check consistency. Blend in 1-2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.

Tips

Use beet powder or natural red food coloring for a more natural red velvet color. Freeze banana in advance for best texture.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make red velvet cake smoothie?

Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make red velvet cake smoothie ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.

A creamy red velvet cake-inspired smoothie with banana, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a hint of honey, delivering a balanced fruity and cocoa flavor.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

332 Calories / serving

7.5g Fat

62.8g Carbs

8.6g Protein

46.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~332 cal · 8g fat · 63g carbs · 9g protein · 47g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 332 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 63 min·3.7 mi·~7350 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 45 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
Moderate cycling 34 min·6.8 mi
Swimming laps 47 min
Jogging 33 min·2.8 mi·~5300 steps
Stair climbing 31 min·~2800 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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