Creamy Chocolate Banana Chia Seed Shake

This smoothie is one of my go-tos. It is thick, creamy and so delicious!

I’m not always the biggest fan of smoothies and shakes as I find that they don’t tend to keep me full very long. As a quick breakfast, shakes are a great go-t0 but I also find that if I don’t have a significant source of protein… again, hungry  way too soon. This one provides a good combo of protein from the Greek yogurt and nuts or nut butter and fiber from the chia seeds give it some good staying power.

Tip: I find that having smoothie ideas on-hand helps for those busy weeks, so I created a list of 15+ healthy meal prep recipes for you here.

Creamy Chocolate Banana Chia Seed Shake

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• Author: Lindsay Pleskot
• Total Time: 5min
• Yield: 1

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Description

This smoothie seriously tastes like a chocolate milkshake. And it’s packed with Omega-3s, protein, calcium and naturally sweetened with a date!

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Ingredients

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• 1/2–1 cup almond milk (adjust to desired thickness)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp cocoa
• 1/2 cup 0%  plain Greek yogurt
• 1 small banana, sliced and frozen
• 1 tbsp nut butter (I used coconut peanut butter)
• 1 medjool date (or 2 regular dates, they are a bit smaller) or a splash of honey if desired for sweetness

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Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, about 30-45 seconds. Add more milk if needed for desired consistency.

Notes

1. Mindful Eating Tip: top with a few whole almonds. Chewing your food (including smoothies!) helps increase satiety and improve digestion
2. Make it vegan with a dairy-free yogurt substitute
3. Meal Prep Tip: 3x or 4s the recipe and freeze in muffin tins for quick grab and go breakfasts – see the full method here

• Prep Time: 5min
• Cook Time: 0min
• Category: Beverages
• Method: Blended
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate, healthy, easy breakfast

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