Banana Protein Smoothie with Raw Cacao
Creamy, Chocolatey & Ready in 5 Minutes
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. This banana protein smoothie is a perfect example: minimal ingredients, no complicated steps, and endlessly adaptable.
Made with any Nutriyum plant-based protein blend, it’s creamy, satisfying and easy to make part of an everyday routine. Use Cacao Love for a rich chocolate flavour, or Surf’s Up for a gluten free smoothie with even more plant protein. It’s ideal for busy mornings, after a workout, or as a quick afternoon pick-me-up.
Why This Banana Protein Smoothie Works
This smoothie is built around frozen banana for natural sweetness and texture, paired with a Nutriyum blend for depth, fibre and plant-based protein.
Freezing the banana beforehand means:
- No ice needed
- A naturally thick, creamy texture
- A chilled smoothie that isn’t watered down
Unlike a plain protein powder, our blends bring together grains, seeds and plant protein, making this much more than just a chocolate-flavoured smoothie.
Ingredients
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1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
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2 heaped tablespoons Nutriyum blend (Cacao Love or Surf’s Up)
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± 1 cup milk of choice (almond, macadamia or any other nut milk works well)
Add more or less liquid depending on how thick you like your smoothie.
Method
- Peel the banana and slice it thinly.
- Lay the slices flat in a freezer-safe bag and freeze until solid.
- Once frozen, place the banana slices in a blender.
- Add 2 heaped tablespoons of Cacao Love or Surf’s Up.
- Pour in about 1 cup of your chosen milk.
- Blend gently. Don’t over-blend; leave a few frozen bits for extra chill and texture.
- Blend to your preferred consistency and enjoy immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Go gluten free: make it with Surf’s Up.
- Thicker smoothie: use less liquid.
- Lighter texture: add a little more nut milk.
- Best milks: almond and macadamia nut milks bring out the cacao flavour especially well.
- Smoothie bowl: reduce the liquid, spoon it into a bowl and top with fruit and seeds.
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Everyday Versatility with Cacao Love
One of the strengths of Nutriyum blends is how easily they fit into daily routines. This banana protein smoothie shows how simple it can be to make something nourishing, without extra steps or ingredients.
Whether you blend them into smoothies, stir them into breakfast bowls or use them in baking, Cacao Love and Surf’s Up make plant-based nutrition convenient, functional and easy to fit into your everyday life.