Chocolate Banana Smoothie is my Sunday’s breakfast. I don’t know why but me and my wife love to make this drink on Sunday and watch the re-runs of “Friends” on TV. I always have fruits, including bananas in my freezer. It’s just so easy to use them when needed, and frozen fruits up the creaminess of the smoothie. This smoothie is loaded with proteins, so it’s great for breakfast or before and after workout snack.
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas (peeled)
- 2 cups milk (regular, almond or soy)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablepoon chia seeds
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Blend all the ingredients in your blender until completely smooth. If you want a thinner consistency, add more milk.
Pour into a glass and sprinkle cocoa powder on top (optional)….. Bon appétit.
Bananas are a great source of fibre, vitamins C, potassium and various antioxidants. They support digestive health, aid weight loss, and heart health. Manganese and magnesium in bananas promote the functioning of reproductive organs to their optimum.
Milk is rich in calcium, proteins and vitamin D, low in calories, may strengthen your bones and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Dark chocolate improves the blood circulation to your brain and heart. It has a massive amount of antioxidants, which are great for the body in general, as they help protect your cells from inflammation and boost your immune and cardiovascular health.
Use quality dark chocolate made from 60-70 percent cocoa or unsweetened cocoa powder available in your local store or on line in places like Amazon.
Honey is an excellent natural sweetener that also functions as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant agent. A spoonful of honey in the morning will give you an instant kick and energy boost, but taking honey in the evening will not only give you a good night’s sleep but will also help with digestion and relaxation.
Chia seeds are high in fiber and protein, which can help to promote feelings of fullness and support weight loss.
