I created this recipe when I was trying to come up with a healthy but really yummy breakfast for myself that I could quickly and easily whip up. It only has 4 ingredients and just takes about 5 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, medium sized
- half of a ripe avocado
- 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder
- 1 cup almond milk (or coconut milk)
Peel the banana and put into blender. Scoop out the avocado flesh and add to blender. Add cocoa powder and milk and puree until it's completely blended.
I use unsweetened raw cacao powder and unsweetened almond milk, the banana gives it sweetness so it doesn't need more in my opinion. If you like it sweet, then I suggest to use a sweetened almond milk, or you could add some honey or agave syrup. You could also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract if you love that vanilla flavor in your shakes. If you want it to be thicker like a pudding, use less milk. If you want it thinner to drink more easily out of a straw, then add more milk as desired.
This "milkshake" tastes so good, you will forget that it is good for you! I drink one of these every morning before my coffee. Bananas are full of vitamins and minerals and are very rich in potassium. Avocados are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and are rich in vitamins and fiber and can help lower cholesterol. Almond milk is very high in protein and calcium. Raw cacao powder is very high in antioxidants and gives this recipe a delicious chocolate flavor.