Did someone say chocolate banana shake? Yes sireeee!
Decadent and delicious, this is my favorite vegan chocolate banana milkshake recipe ever!
It’s…
- thick
- creamy
- healthy
- dairy free
- refined sugar free
- only 5 ingredients
- ready in 5 minutes
- & super good for your mind, body and soul
It’s perfect on a hot summer day when temperatures are in the triple digits! It’s been so warm here in Southern California and I needed something easy, cool and healthy after my time at the gym.
Turn this into a protein shake by adding a scoop of vegan protein powder. It’s an especially good addition for those just starting a plant based diet and unsure of how to get enough protein, or those who are always on the go.
Enjoy this vegan shake as breakfast, snack, dessert or time you need a boost or want to cool down. It will leave you feeling great!
BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE BANANA MILKSHAKE
Decadent and delicious, this is my favorite vegan chocolate banana milkshake ever! Turn this into a protein shake by adding a scoop of your favorite vegan protein powder.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon or so of cinnamon
- 1 scoop protein powder, optional (use plain, vanilla or chocolate)
Instructions
Place everything in blender, blend away until combines. Serves one.
NOTES:
Currently I’m using Garden of Life Protein powders. I like that their original powder is not sweetened with stevia or any other sweetener as I prefer to sweeten mine with fruits of choice. A few other plant based protein powders that I do recommend, but do not have unsweetened choices, are Vega One, Sun Warrior and any hemp protein powders (pref. organic), To find out about more protein powder options with reviews, check out this post, Vegan Protein Powders For Smoothies: My Big Guide, from Kathy of Lunchboxbunch.com.
Make raw by using homemade almond milk and raw protein powder.
Tip…always freeze your older bananas instead of throwing them away so you will have them on hand for smoothies or raw banana ice creams like my Almond Chunky Monkey Ice Cream or Chocolate Banana Ice Cream…they are sweet and super healthy at this stage.
Helen says
Instead of cocoa, can you use raw cacao powder?
sonworshiper says
wow! yummo!! i omitted the cinnamon and used coconut milk-but it was still delicious!!!
Shruthi says
Do you have a recommendation on a protein powder?
julie@thesimpleveganista says
I trade up between Garden of Life Raw Protein Powders and Vega One. I like Garden of Life because they have powders with no stevia which I prefer. But the Vega is good too. I've also heard that Sun Warrior is an excellent source too! Here is a pretty thourogh article on protein powders from the Lunchbox Bunch: http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/04/vegan-protein-powders-for-smoothies-my.html
Anonymous says
This is one of my favorites. I added some almond butter to make it a little thicker.
julie@thesimpleveganista says
That sounds delicious! I will have to try that too. :)
Mark says
I will have to try this.
Also, it's bananas not banana's.
cheers
julie@thesimpleveganista says
Hope you like it! Thank you for the correction. Cheers :)
Anonymous says
I love these recipes! So easy and healthy. Thanks for posting!
Julie says
Thank you Kristin and your welcome ! So glad your enjoying it, I am enjoying putting it together…it's a yummy job. I know you will enjoy this as much as I did. It's simple and easy, I could drink it all day. :) Cheers ♥
Kristin says
Just starting reading your blog and love all your recipes! I will try this tonight, as I am in the mood for something sweet and filling! :)) thanks