A creamy vegan smoothie with chocolate and banana flavors, made with coconut milk and cocoa powder. Perfect dairy-free option with a balanced sweet and chocolaty taste.
Vegan Chocolate Banana Smoothie
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A creamy vegan smoothie with chocolate and banana flavors, made with coconut milk and cocoa powder. Perfect dairy-free option with a balanced sweet and chocolaty taste.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
Dairy free, Vegan
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)unsweetened coconut milk beverage
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- 1.0pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the unsweetened coconut milk beverage to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana, unsweetened cocoa powder, fine sea salt, and pure vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until the smoothie is completely smooth.
- Check the consistency and add 1–2 tablespoons of additional coconut milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen banana slices if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use ripe frozen bananas for natural sweetness and creaminess. This smoothie can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours but is best fresh.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make vegan chocolate banana smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make vegan chocolate banana 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 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). 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.
Is this drink vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
164
Calories / serving
5.0g
Fat
33.3g
Carbs
3.1g
Protein
16.4g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~164 cal · 5g fat · 33g carbs · 3g protein · 16g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 164 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 31 min·1.8 mi·~3650 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 22 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
- Moderate cycling 17 min·3.4 mi
- Swimming laps 23 min
- Jogging 16 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
- Stair climbing 15 min·~1350 steps
- Dancing 27 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 17 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 38 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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