This chocolate banana cacao smoothie is easy to make, delicious, keeps you full, and it’s healthy. Plus, it can easily be made as a vegan smoothie or non-vegan smoothie.
I personally make this smoothie as a vegan smoothie, but it is just as good should you decide to use milk made from cows.
A Cacao smoothie is just as good as some of the traditional chocolate smoothies that I have tasted.
To be completely honest, I actually like drinking a cacao smoothie vs. traditional chocolate smoothies.
In my humble opinion, they taste better, are healthier, and give you more energy.
This healthy chocolate smoothie does include peanut butter and bone broth protein powder. Yes, bone broth protein powder!
Bone broth protein powder does not sound very tasty, but I urge you to keep reading as you will find that it only provides health benefits to your cacao smoothie and does not hinder the taste at all!
I make this smoothie at least twice a week, and I have found that these two ingredients give it a very smooth and thick consistency.
Raise your hand if you love a thick and smooth smoothie! 😊
The key here is going to be a good grade of cacao powder, chocolate bone broth protein powder, and ice.
Why not heal your gut and enjoy a healthy chocolate smoothie at the same time?
Let’s dive into this Chocolate Banana Cacao Smoothie.
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Health Benefits of This Chocolate Banana Cacao Smoothie
Cacao powder alone has several health benefits but this smoothie is also packed with bone broth, bananas, and honey for an extra boost.
To make this smoothie as healthy as possible, what will be important is the quality of ingredients that you buy.
Health Benefits of Using Cacao Powder + What To Buy
- Energy and stamina
- Fiber & nutrient-dense
- Antioxidants
- Plant-based superfood
- Increases positive mood
- Increases blood flow
- Great source of Iron
I purchase my cacao powder from iherb. They have trusted brands and fast shipping.
Plus, you can get $5 off your first purchase if you use my link or 5% off if your an existing customer.
Navitas Organics is my favorite cacao powder to use. Check out Navitas Organics Cacao Powder here.
Health Benefits of Banana
- Contains potassium- a mineral responsible for the heart doing its job effectively
- Contains amino acids that improve brain functions and memory
- Great for digestive health – high in fiber
Health Benefits of Bone Broth Protein Power + What to Buy
- Helps to increase your immune response
- Aids in gut healing and digestion
- Contains collagen for healthy skin, hair, and nails.
Ancient Nutrition’s chocolate bone broth powder is my absolute favorite. Every time I use it my cacao smoothie comes out smoother.
Even though this is a chocolate bone broth powder, it does not throw off the taste of this banana cacao smoothie at all!
It only enhances the flavor and adds a higher nutritional value. Check out Ancient Nutrition’s Chocolate bone broth here and save $5 off your new order.
Read more about the health benefits of bone broth.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Banana Cacao Smoothie
You will love this chocolate banana cacao smoothie because:
1. It is absolutely delicious and keeps you full! This is my own personal recipe, but I have to say that I like it better than the peanut power plus smoothie from smoothie king. It is rich, chocolatey, sweet and it’s all accomplished with cacao powder.
2. It is packed with nutrients. As I stated before, this cacao smoothie is full of antioxidants, fiber, and combats fatigue just to name a few things. I love smoothies in general, but when I can find one that also supports my health, that’s a win-win.
3. It’s cheap to make. Some of the ingredients can be a bit pricey on the front end; however, they last a long time. Take the bone broth powder from Ancient Nutrition for instance.
It can cost upwards of $30 but that’s for a 17 oz. container that lasts quite a while. This can also be used to make desserts, hot chocolate, and a host of other things that call for cacao powder.
4. It’s easy to make and can be used as a meal replacement. This cacao smoothie will take you about 5-6 minutes to make. I use a Vitamix blender, but you can use any blender of your choice. You will place all your ingredients in the blender (which are few) and blend away.
Once the smoothie is to your consistency, then it’s time to enjoy! Because of the high fiber content, it can be used as a meal replacement. I typically don’t need to eat for hours once I have had one.
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How to Make This a Vegan Smoothie
A big bonus is that you can turn this smoothie recipe into a vegan smoothie very easily! All you need to do is replace your standard milk with any non-dairy milk substitute.
I do not drink milk, so I only prefer this cacao smoothie to be made as a vegan smoothie.
I have used a couple of different milk substitutes and have found the following to taste the best:
- Almond milk
- Hemp milk
TIP: Be careful when selecting almond milk as some brands tend to have unhealthy additives like sugar, lecithin, and carrageenan. I prefer milk substitutes that are free of sugars, lecithins, and carrageenans.
Tips to Get The Best Tasting Chocolate Banana Cacao Smoothie
When making your Chocolate Banana Cacao Smoothie recipe you want to do the following to ensure you’re getting the best taste, quality, and overall nutritional benefit.
- Choose a high-quality cacao powder, like Navitas Organics
- Get ripe bananas as the nutrients will be higher
- (If vegan) Choose a clean milk-substitute option. You have to be careful when choosing milk substitutes as a lot of them contain harmful additives. I personally like Simply Almond Milk. They have a sugar-free option plus it’s free of lecithins, and carrageenans.
- (If using milk) Try a company that uses grass-fed cows/organic milk – click here for more info on the best dairy brands.
- Use local raw honey as your sweetener – This is no secret, but most honey found in the grocery stores has been so processed that it is no longer honey! Be sure to grab local raw honey to enjoy all the nutritional benefits.
- Choose an organic smooth peanut butter without high fructose corn syrup.
- Add in additional supplements like maca powder for an additional boost.
Chocolate Banana Cacao Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Cacao Powder
- 2 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 2 cups Crushed Ice
- 2 1/2 – Frozen Bananas
- 1 tbsp Bone Broth Protein Powder
- 1/2 cup Milk or Almond Milk You can also use hemp milk. Use less milk to make it thicker
- 3 tbsp Raw Local Honey Use more or less depending on your taste
Instructions
- You will need to make sure you have already frozen some bananas for this recipe. I always keep a set of frozen bananas on hand.
- Take out your blender and add all the ingredients to the blender
- blend on medium until all ingredients come together and are smooth. If your smoothie is too thick you can add more milk. If you like it thinner add less milk.
Final Thoughts: Cacao Smoothie
I hope you try and enjoy this chocolate banana cacao smoothie! It is one of my absolute favorite healthy chocolate smoothies to make.
This cacao smoothie will keep your gut healthy, satisfy your sweet tooth, and keep your hair, skin, and nails looking amazing!
You know my motto: A great-tasting smoothie with health benefits is a win-win. Where do I sign up! Lol
You can also use this cacao smoothie as a meal replacement. Because of the high fiber content, it is very filling and satisfying.
Try it for breakfast or an afternoon snack! I have seen better results when I use it as an afternoon snack between meals.
It gives me a greater boost versus eating it on an empty stomach. 😊
Remember, you can make this a vegan smoothie by simply changing out the milk for a milk substitute.
Not vegan, no worries! This recipe is great with whole milk as well.
Now it’s your turn! I want to hear from you! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know if you plan on trying this chocolate banana cacao smoothie.
Also, come back and let me know how you liked it!
Below is my first rendition of a Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie using cacao powder.
I have switched things up a bit since then, but it is still a great reference guide. Happy healing my friend!
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I have some liquid bone broth on hand, can that be used instead of the powder?
Hey Jill,
Sure. I think it would not taste that great. The powder doesn’t have a strong flavor but the liquid bone broth does.