{"id":12655,"date":"2024-12-12T00:00:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T17:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=12655"},"modified":"2024-12-12T00:00:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T17:00:43","slug":"chocolate-banana-smoothie-creamy-delicious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=12655","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Banana Smoothie (Creamy &#038; Delicious)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s not to love about a 5-ingredient healthy smoothie recipe that also tastes a lot like a Wendy\u2019s frosty? Make this chocolate banana smoothie for breakfast or a post-workout snack.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This deceptively simple healthy chocolate banana smoothie is surprisingly delicious! As a chocolate-lover, I find myself making this one often. Using frozen bananas is key because it makes this smoothie extra thick and frosty. <\/p>\n<p>Honestly, it reminds me of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendys.com\/en-gb\/menu-items\/large-chocolate-frosty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"73837\">Wendy\u2019s chocolate frosty<\/a> (and who doesn\u2019t love those!).<\/p>\n<p>To make this smoothie more filling, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. I had vanilla on hand, but you can also use chocolate protein powder for an extra chocolatey smoothie. <\/p>\n<p>Be sure to also check out the suggested variations for ideas on how to customize this smoothie with new flavor combos. Personally, I\u2019m a big fan of the coffee version.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you want more even more ideas, check out my full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/healthy-smoothie-recipes-for-weight-loss\/\" data-lasso-id=\"73838\">healthy smoothie recipes<\/a>. It\u2019s filled with delicious and creative smoothies that are super easy to make and perfect for busy mornings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-quinary-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"If you are like most people I train, you probably have no idea what the difference is between muscle strength and muscle endurance and quite frankly, you might not really care. However, the educator in me constantly talks about these two terms when leading workout sessions because you DO need to know the difference.\" alt=\"muscle strength vs muscle endurance woman squatting\" class=\"wp-image-42532\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-1024x1024.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"If you are like most people I train, you probably have no idea what the difference is between muscle strength and muscle endurance and quite frankly, you might not really care. However, the educator in me constantly talks about these two terms when leading workout sessions because you DO need to know the difference.\" src=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"muscle strength vs muscle endurance woman squatting\" class=\"wp-image-42532\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/muscle-strength-vs-muscle-endurance.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-chocolate-banana-smoothie\">Ingredients for Chocolate Banana Smoothie<\/h2>\n<p>Use these simple ingredients packed with nutritional value to make this delicious chocolate banana smoothie recipe that is gluten free and easily adaptable to vegan or dairy free diets.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"What\u2019s not to love about a 5-ingredient healthy smoothie recipe that also tastes a lot like a Wendy\u2019s frosty? Make this chocolate banana smoothie for breakfast or a post-workout snack.  \" data-pin-title=\"Chocolate Banana Smoothie\" alt=\"raw ingredients for chocolate banana smoothie recipe on counter\" class=\"wp-image-44486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-1024x1024.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"What\u2019s not to love about a 5-ingredient healthy smoothie recipe that also tastes a lot like a Wendy\u2019s frosty? Make this chocolate banana smoothie for breakfast or a post-workout snack.  \" data-pin-title=\"Chocolate Banana Smoothie\" src=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"raw ingredients for chocolate banana smoothie recipe on counter\" class=\"wp-image-44486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Banana:<\/strong> you\u2019ll want to freeze a few bananas in advance so you can make this banana smoothie. Although you can use fresh bananas, you\u2019ll get that delicious thick and frosty consistency by using frozen bananas. Ripe bananas are sweetest, so use those if you can. Remember, even though fruit has natural sugar, <a href=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/do-bananas-make-you-fat\/\" data-lasso-id=\"73839\">bananas will not make you fat<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk:<\/strong> feel free to use your milk of choice (dairy milk or dairy-free options like oat milk, cashew milk, almond milk, soy milk) all work well. If using a plant-based milk, use an unsweetened one. I often use unsweetened almond milk.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yogurt:<\/strong> to get <a href=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/how-much-protein-do-we-really-need\/\" data-lasso-id=\"73840\">more protein<\/a>, calcium, and gut-loving probiotics, add some yogurt to this smoothie. I like to use plain yogurt or plain Greek yogurt for creaminess. Unsweetened vanilla yogurt is also delicious. Use a non-dairy yogurt if making a vegan\/dairy free smoothie.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cocoa Powder:<\/strong> this adds the chocolate flavor to the smoothie \u2013 just make sure to reach for an unsweetened cocoa powder. You can also use cacao powder.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protein Powder: <\/strong>add filling protein to this smoothie by mixing in your <a href=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/which-protein-powder-is-right-for-you\/\" data-lasso-id=\"73841\">favorite protein powder<\/a>. Use either a vanilla or chocolate protein powder. If you want a vegan version of this smoothie, make it with a plant-based protein powder rather than one that contains whey.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-variations\">Variations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Add Peanut Butter: <\/strong>chocolate and <a href=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/does-peanut-butter-make-you-fat\/\" data-lasso-id=\"73842\">peanut butter<\/a> are a great pair. Add in 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter to your smoothie before blending or do 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter powder like PB2 to make a chocolate peanut butter smoothie. Almond butter is a delicious option too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add Some Veggies:<\/strong>\u00a0sneak in a serving of vegetables into your smoothie by adding up to \u00bd cup of frozen riced cauliflower. I know it sounds a bit odd, but I actually love adding frozen cauliflower to smoothies! I promise, you can\u2019t taste it and it doesn\u2019t change the color of the smoothie like spinach or kale does. (Although, you could add a handful of greens too if you\u2019d prefer.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sweeten It up:<\/strong><em> <\/em>if you like a sweeter smoothie you may want to add a pitted medjool date or a tablespoon of maple syrup, honey, agave nectar or other sweetener or choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add Coffee: <\/strong>make it a mocha smoothie by adding a couple teaspoons of espresso powder or using \u00bc cup of coffee and just \u00bd cup of milk for the liquids in the smoothie.\u00a0If you love coffee, you might like this <a href=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/healthy-espresso-smoothie\/\" data-lasso-id=\"73843\">healthy coffee smoothie<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add Healthy Fats and Fiber:<\/strong> one of my favorite ways to give my smoothie a boost of fiber (we could all use more!) and <a href=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/healthy-fats-to-eat-for-weight-loss\/\" data-lasso-id=\"73844\">healthy fats<\/a> is to add a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds or chia seeds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-a-chocolate-banana-smoothie\">How to Make a Chocolate Banana Smoothie<\/h2>\n<p>This healthy chocolate banana smoothie is simple to put together in a few steps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prep: <\/strong>Add all of your smoothie ingredients ( frozen banana, milk, yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder) to a <a href=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/best-kitchen-gadgets-amazon\/\" data-lasso-id=\"73845\">high powered blender<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blend:<\/strong> Start on low speed and gradually increase speed as the ingredients start to mix. Puree until smooth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy: <\/strong>Pour this delicious smoothie into a glass and enjoy! You could also serve it as a smoothie bowl with sliced banana, peanut butter, and\/or granola.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"What\u2019s not to love about a 5-ingredient healthy smoothie recipe that also tastes a lot like a Wendy\u2019s frosty? Make this chocolate banana smoothie for breakfast or a post-workout snack.  \" data-pin-title=\" Chocolate Banana Smoothie\" alt=\"chocolate banana smoothie mixed in blender\" class=\"wp-image-44488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-1024x1024.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"What\u2019s not to love about a 5-ingredient healthy smoothie recipe that also tastes a lot like a Wendy\u2019s frosty? Make this chocolate banana smoothie for breakfast or a post-workout snack.  \" data-pin-title=\" Chocolate Banana Smoothie\" src=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate banana smoothie mixed in blender\" class=\"wp-image-44488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-use-fresh-bananas-for-this-smoothie\">Can I Use Fresh Bananas for this Smoothie?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you can use fresh bananas for this smoothie, but for a thick milkshake texture you\u2019ll get the best results using frozen bananas. If you want, you can add a handful of ice cubes to help thicken and chill the smoothie.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"What\u2019s not to love about a 5-ingredient healthy smoothie recipe that also tastes a lot like a Wendy\u2019s frosty? Make this chocolate banana smoothie for breakfast or a post-workout snack.  \" data-pin-title=\"Chocolate Banana Smoothie\" alt=\"prepared chocolate banana smoothie in glass cup with glass straw\" class=\"wp-image-44490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-600x600.jpg 600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-1024x1024.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"What\u2019s not to love about a 5-ingredient healthy smoothie recipe that also tastes a lot like a Wendy\u2019s frosty? Make this chocolate banana smoothie for breakfast or a post-workout snack.  \" data-pin-title=\"Chocolate Banana Smoothie\" src=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"prepared chocolate banana smoothie in glass cup with glass straw\" class=\"wp-image-44490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chocolate-Banana-Smoothie-3-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-chocolate-smoothies-healthy\">Are Chocolate Smoothies Healthy?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, chocolate smoothie recipes like this one can be incorporated into a healthy diet. Bananas are a great source of potassium, vitamin C, and fiber while the cocoa powder provides tons of antioxidants. <\/p>\n<p>Including protein powder (or even a tablespoon of nut butter) helps <a href=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/foods-to-lower-blood-sugar-naturally\/\" data-lasso-id=\"73847\">stabilize your blood sugars<\/a>. Yogurt makes this smoothie extra creamy and provides some probiotics \u2013 which support a healthier gut microbiome.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-44481\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"44481\" data-servings=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n\t  <!-- .wpforms-container --><\/p>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-989913893\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-989913893\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-44481-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"44481\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-44481-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Add all of your smoothie ingredients (frozen banana, milk, yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder) to a high powered blender.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-44481-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Start on low speed and gradually increase speed as the ingredients start to mix. Puree until smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-44481-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Pour this delicious smoothie into a glass and enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">smoothie<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">305<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">39<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/gethealthyu.com\/chocolate-banana-smoothie\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s not to love about a 5-ingredient healthy smoothie recipe that also tastes a lot like a Wendy\u2019s frosty? Make this chocolate banana smoothie for breakfast or a post-workout snack.\u00a0\u00a0 This deceptively simple healthy chocolate banana smoothie is surprisingly delicious! As a chocolate-lover, I find myself making this one often. Using frozen bananas is key &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fitness"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12655"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12655\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}