This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Quick and easy, Chocolate Banana Smoothie is a plant based meal you can whip up in minutes. Creamy, cool and sweet, this simple smoothie recipe is packed with protein and perfect for breakfast, lunch or snacks.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie in a small pilsner glass with coconut shavings and chocolate chips on top.

I’m a chocoholic. Sweets are totally my jam but they’re also my downfall because I just can’t get enough. So, I’m always looking for ways to satisfy my sweet tooth while still fueling up.

This Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie recipe is a favorite of mine because it’s ready in just a couple minutes with ingredients I keep around ALL THE TIME. And it’s rich, chocolate-y flavor totally checks the box when I’m looking for a sweet treat to indulge in.

Made with healthy ingredients, this easy smoothie recipe is a hit with the kids making it the perfect mid-day snack. You can even make a decadent smoothie bowl, like this acai bowl, by swapping out the açaí and replacing with this chocolate smoothie concoction.

Ingredients for Chocolate Banana Smoothie on a blue background.

How To Make A Chocolate Banana Smoothie

This Chocolate Banana Smoothie is a cinch to make in just a couple minutes.

  1. Add ripe, frozen bananas, Vanilla Protein Powder, your favorite yogurt, Unsweetened Almond Milk, Almond Butter, cocoa powder and coconut flakes to a blender.
  2. Blend together in a blender until smooth.
  3. Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Chocolate Banana Smoothie with protein powder, almond milk and almond butter in the background.
Want to save this recipe?
Enter your email & get this recipe sent to your inbox.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Variations to Try

  • Swap out the almond butter with Peanut Butter for a creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie.
  • Sweeten it up by mixing in a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
  • Make it extra chocolate with chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla.
Four glasses of Chocolate Banana Smoothies on a blue background with a coral colored paper straw.

More Easy Smoothie Recipes

For more recipe inspiration, follow us over on Instagram and Facebook to see our family favorites this week!

Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe

No ratings yet
Prep: 2 minutes
Total: 2 minutes
Servings: 4
This easy plant based Chocolate Banana Smoothie is rich, creamy and cool. The perfect snack or light breakfast and a great post workout recovery meal!

Equipment

  • blender
Save this recipe!
Get this sent to your inbox, plus get new recipes from us every week!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Ingredients 

  • 1 banana, peeled and frozen
  • 1 cup plain low fat yogurt, soy or coconut or your favorite dairy yogurt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp Plant Based Protein Powder
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions 

  • Place all the ingredients into the pitcher of a high powered blender.
  • Blend the ingredients together until smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  • Divide the smoothie between 2 8-ounce glasses or 4 4-ounce glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

Chocolate Banana Smoothies can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 118mg, Potassium: 301mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 50IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 159mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Like this recipe?Leave a comment below!

Free email guide

Your “Healthy-ish” Meal Plan
Healthy meals don’t have to be difficult. Let me show you.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating:




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

2 Comments

  1. Brian Mullin says:

    “This Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie recipe is a favorite of mine”

    Respectfully, since there is no peanut butter anywhere in the recipe, unless the protein powder is from peanuts, or you substitute peanut butter for the almond butter (which is not even suggested), it should be titled Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie. But it’s titled instead ‘Chocolate Banana Smoothie.’ Not what the e-mail is titled. What happened?

    1. Kellie says:

      Brain fart. So sorry for the misleading information but this is, in fact, a Chocolate Banana Smoothie that you could add peanut butter to in place of the almond butter. My apologies for making you click due to my error.