Chocolate Banana Shake that’s Thick, Creamy & Healthy

This ultra-thick, nutritious, and dairy-free chocolate banana shake recipe was shared with us by the Vegan Chef, Beverly Lynn Bennett many years ago. It was a sample from her book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vegan Living. Today, we’re updating this recipe and post with several flavor options, from carob to “Cherry Garcia!”

Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Shake with Various Flavor Options

Enjoy this rich, creamy, plant-based shake recipe as is, or mix it up with one of these flavorful options. They are all plant-based and optionally paleo-friendly.

• Carob Banana Shake: Substitute carob powder for the cocoa powder.
• Chocolate Banana Frosty: Add crushed ice for a frostier style shake
• Chocolate Mint Shake: Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, to taste.
• Rich & Nutty Chocolate Shake: Add 2 tablespoons peanut butter, nut butter, or seed butter to up the creamy factor and flavor.
• Cherry Garcia Shake: Blend or pulse in chopped pitted cherries and dairy-free chocolate chunks or chips.
• Chocolate Caramel Shake: Swirl in a spoonful of dairy-free caramel sauce for some extra decadence.

Special Diet Notes: Chocolate Banana Shake

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, and paleo.

Beverly Lynn Bennett

Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Shake

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I never tire of simple banana shakes like this one. The maple compliments and smooths out the cocoa powder. See the post above for various flavor options!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories:

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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• 4 cups frozen bananas cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 cup plain dairy-free milk beverage
• 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Let the bananas thaw for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
2. Place the banana chunks, milk beverage, cocoa powder, maple, and vanilla in your blender. Process for 2 to 3 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
3. If the mixture is too thick for your blender, you can add more milk beverage as needed.

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