The taste of this chocolate banana smoothie reminds me of a fudgy, chocolatey brownie. It’s in the realm of the dessert smoothie category, especially if you add some delicious, chocolate curls on top. The flax seeds give it a touch of nuttiness plus some added nutrients and fiber. It’s popular with kids and adults!
Chocolate smoothies are a favorite of many. I also have this healthy chocolate peanut butter smoothie and chocolate zucchini smoothie with similar flavors that I think you'll love.
- almond milk - The unsweetened kind.
- vanilla extract - Can use pure or artificial depending on your budget.
- cocoa powder - Try to find unsweetened cocoa powder with no additional ingredients.
- flax seeds - You can use brown or golden flax seeds in smoothies. The golden seeds are a tad sweeter in flavor but the brown ones contain more antioxidants. Besides, you might enjoy the bolder flavor.
- agave nectar (not shown in image) - You can use liquid honey instead, but keep in mind that it won't be a vegan smoothie anymore if you do. This is optional and you might find it sweet enough without it. So, before adding the sweetener, give it a taste test.
- optional toppings - Flax seeds and chocolate curls are perfect for chocolate smoothies.
*Check ingredient amounts in the recipe card.
🥣 How to Make a Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender jar.
- Blend on high speed until smooth. You can adjust the thickness to your liking with the almond milk.
- Transfer to a glass. Garnish with more flax seeds and some chocolate curls, if desired. Serve!
❓ Recipe FAQs
Chocolate and banana go together like peanut butter and jelly; the rich, smooth sweetness of chocolate complements the natural sweetness, tang and creaminess of ripe bananas. It's a classic pairing that does not fail to satisfy the taste buds.
I recommend that this smoothie be consumed immediately because the ingredients start to degrade, separate and become unappetizing. Try to consume your smoothie within 1 day at the latest.
This smoothie contains approximately 572 calories. This is calculated using online calculators.
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Chocolate Banana Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds - brown or golden
- 1 ½ cups bananas - sliced and frozen
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar - or liquid honey - optional
- optional toppings: flax seeds and chocolate curls
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender jar.
- Blend on high speed until smooth. You can adjust the thickness to your liking with the almond milk.
- Transfer to a glass. Garnish with more flax seeds and some chocolate curls, if desired. Serve!
Notes
- You can use brown or golden flax seeds. The golden seeds are a tad sweeter in flavor but the brown ones contain more antioxidants. Besides, you might enjoy the bolder flavor.
- You can use liquid honey instead, but keep in mind that it won’t be vegan anymore if you do. This is optional and you might find it sweet enough without it. So, before adding the sweetener, give it a taste test.
- I recommend that chocolate banana smoothies be consumed immediately because the ingredients start to degrade, separate and become unappetizing. Try to consume your smoothie within 1 day at the latest.
Nutrition information on SoSmoothie is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only from online calculators.
Joss
Monday 1st of September 2025
Very chocolatey and yummy! I love the addition of dark chocolate curls.