Even though I don't like bananas, my boys do. When I create banana recipes, I have to rely on them to give a thumbs up. This shake got a big smile from everyone!
This vegan, gluten-free, chocolate banana shake is easy to whip up and is chocolate-y enough to make a great dessert. It makes a great snack, too.
One of my favorite tips is to slice ripened bananas and freeze them on a cookie sheet. I then take the frozen slices and store them in my freezer to use in smoothies, shakes, and even banana muffins.
Chocolate Banana Shake
makes 2
4 t. cocoa powder
1 1/2 frozen bananas
1/2 c. sunflower seed butter
1/2 c. apple juice
2 c. non-dairy milk
Combine all ingredients in a blender
and blend until smooth.
Happy Cooking!
Kim
My new book, Super Seeds, is available now! You can also find tasty recipes in Welcoming Kitchen: 200 Delicious Allergen- & Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes.
Interesting twist with the apple juice Kim!
ReplyDeleteApple juice is a favorite way to sweeten our smoothies around here!
DeleteGoing to try making this today. Not even sure what sunflower seed butter is, but I'll find some! :)
ReplyDeleteJeremy, sunflower seed butter is a peanut-free alternative to peanut butter. It's really delicious, but you could use any nut butter you prefer in this shake!
DeleteKim, this sounds like a great combination. I, too, freeze banana chunks for smoothies. Like you, my husband is not a banana fan, but for some reason he doesn't mind bananas in his smoothies and even admits that they make for a much improved texture. Already have everything except the apple juice. Can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteHi Jean, I wish I was like your husband! I can taste them in anything. Luckily, I don't deprive my kids and husband from them, but this is a shake that I can easily pass up -- even when they're slurping them up :)
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