a variation of the chocolate banana shake

July 25, 2006 by randomguru

This version is a variation of my previous recipe. The big difference is that we don’t freeze the bananas. I’ve found through experimentation that if you use ice cubes to make this beverage cold and thick, you can simply peel a couple of bananas and throw them in the blender. Not freezing the bananas makes this shake taste richer and creamier.

INGREDIENTS:

2 large ripe bananas peeled
12 ice cubes
1 heaping tablespoon trader joe’s organic cocoa powder
1 cup silk “very vanilla” soy milk
1/4 cup trader joe’s organic maple syrup (dark amber)
1 pinch organic sea salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional - for an extra vanilla flavor)

Place the 2 bananas first into the blender so that they catch on the blades. Then add the ice cubes. Then the soy milk. Place the remaining ingredients into the blender and blend until rich and creamy.

Makes 2 servings.