Super Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie!

Follow me on Instagram! / melissamaker . Learn how to make one of these amazing (and healthy) chocolate banana smoothies! As usual, Chad will be taste testing to eliminate my bias.
Ingredients:
1 peeled, frozen banana
1 cup of almond milk (or, use any kind of dairy or non-dairy 'creamy' beverage i.e. soy milk, rice milk or coconut milk)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
and I added in (for good health)
1 tablespoon ground flax
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 vitamin D Drops
You can add some ice cubes if you want it thicker and frothier, or use a little less than a cup of milk for a thicker drink, your call.
Blend for a minute or two, and enjoy! It reminds me a little of a Wendy's Frosty or a Starbucks Frappucino. Either way, it's amazing and I think you are going to love it!

[@Iwtchutube]

You can also use 2-3 dates for sweetness instead of maple syrup. :)

[@venuselectrificata]

I always soak my chia seeds in water before i drop them in the blender 😁

[@nehaathavale-joshi9380]

This is my favorite smoothie, i make it everyday. You could also try peanut butter in it to make it more creamy and more protein. Also, if the bananas are on the little bit more ripe side, you could try and skip the sweetner :)

[@z8ph0d]

This was amazing! You earned yourself a sub. I want more!!! (But how do we know that's _really_ Chad? >_> )

[@LaughLikeLilach]

Love your videos! I really like the cadence of your voice.

[@melissamaker]

Wow, thanks!!

[@mandi0903]

You try using raw cacao instead of cocoa powder for the added health benefits 😬

[@austinprosser3967]

Lol I have the same blender as you

[@CB-yt5xl]

swap coco powder with chocolate whey powder

[@deedeec.998]

LOVE Chocolate and Banana smoothies for breakfast.. I use Carnation Instant Breakfast w/ milk (choc. flavor).. or Choc. Slim-Fast Powder or liquid.

[@jess15223]

Thank you so much for this recipe! This is the first chocolate smoothie recipe I found that actually almost tastes like a chocolate milkshake. It is a lifesaver!!! I love it so much :)

[@Bgirl291]

I add a granola bar to my banana and chocolate almond milk and it is delicious....and don't forget the flax seed!

[@Lenooolka]

OmG... I am struggling learning to make smoothie that taste really good or at least om. And this recipe is just simply awesome.... Thank you so much....

[@MGMG0]

Can I use honey instead of maple syrup

[@mufay8032]

yes you can !

[@shanahmed4508]

Mg Goh y not

[@bgkdiver1313]

NOOOOOO you can't...

[@wendypeeps]

Melissa! I love all your videos and am enjoying the smoothie ones too. Thank you to you, and your husband for all the time and energy you put into them. One suggestion: Get some glass straws! (Assuming you don't have any yet.) Glass straws are awesome for so many reasons.

[@melissamaker]

Hmm, I have never heard about glass straws, what's so great about them? I'm interested now!

[@wendypeeps]

Melissa Maker I can't promise you'll have some sort of a magical drinking experience with a glass straw, but if you use straws with nearly every smoothie (like I do), from an environmental perspective, glass straws are a good choice. They are thick and strong and last forever. I buy mine via glassstraws dot com. (Check out the bent ones. I love those.) Or, here in Canada, you can get straight ones at upayanaturals.dot com.

[@Nathan-W]

I would love to try this recipe soon.

[@frick6946]

was that your boyfriend in the striped sweater ( the taste tester)?

[@Ariel-vs9qq]

Would using chocolate almond milk work?

[@sharisp2]

I make this smoothie too, but add a good tablespoon of peanut butter-yummy! Gives a boost of protein at the same time! :)

[@melissamaker]

Delish - can't beat peanut butter!

[@babuiz3376]

Please you sent an another video how to make chocolate sheak

[@noradunn3699]

your husband is rather tall, lol

[@melissamaker]

Yes, he's 6"5.

[@allygenius8088]

Does it taste like a chocolate shake? I love chocolate shakes!

[@celeste_lives2747]

Awesome, saving for my blendtec. Gonna use my magic bullet Saturday. Hemp seeds interesting.

[@melissamaker]

They are extremely healthy and full of protein!

[@lemonademouth805]

i just use the Nesquik chocolate milk powder, milk, and frozen bananas

[@melissamaker]

Mmmm that's probably delish!

[@melissaseonath9177]

That looks so good I whant taste it

[@girardgirl41]

I made this morning, but added powdered peanut butter and a packet of stevia instead of the maple syrup...I will let you know how it is :)

[@melissamaker]

Powdered peanut butter? I've never heard of that!

[@yourfanqurl]

Looks so yummy!! Jessi malay just uploaded her version of a healthy milkshake too, both look delicious

[@katkouture]

wow! Love this! can't wait to try this now

[@juliaschneider8126]

Yess!! I'm loving all the healthy options, Jessi's milkshake video popped up on my feed too, I need to watch it already!!

[@harrymitchell9772]

Extract and maple syrup... Not healthy.

[@allygenius8088]

Extract is healthy, but maple syrup has so many calories! I don't know how many calories honey has.

[@reginafobbs1100]

Have you tried chocolate flavored almond milk?

[@melissamaker]

No I haven't - is it good?

[@MISSINGROGERHOWARTH]

Looks yummy. Have you experimented with Acai powder in smoothies?

[@healthylivingmommy2010]

Looks great

[@MOONSHADOW-jx2tw]

Sugar killed your recipe . Otherwise looks great. Try a sugar substitute

[@chuckisrogue]

Thanks for showing me this recipe! I also added 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter. I also recommend adding ice if you wanted it to be colder. I dident but it turned out great! Thanks!

[@Anna-2]

5/5 This is good, just made it and very yum! Go ahead and try it if you are considering it :) I even added chia seeds, hemp hearts and flaxseed and it didn't taste bad as I feared! (not that there's anything wrong with those ingredients, I'm just biased :) )

[@simarsehgal5400]

Did you use the sweetened cocoa powder or the unsweetened?! Please answer! Will be Thankful

[@stephanie5123]

This smoothie is so good! Freezing the banana really makes all the difference versus using a regular one

[@L0lal0la23]

Hello Melissa! I wanted to ask u sth about vit D drops, as i myself am vit D deficient(extremely) , do u use drops that are meant for babies, because i can't find drops for adults here. If so r they better then taking pills? thankyou!

[@melissamaker]

The ones I use aren't for babies per se, they are 1,000 iu...www.ddrops.ca/ddrops-adults.php

[@L0lal0la23]

Melissa Maker Thank you for reply, i hope to find them:)

[@wildjelly568]

I made 1! I made a video of me making it... I was kinda fast coz I need to do it quick so the video won't stop by itself 😂

[@gautambhalla4507]

So nice

[@beccaannmcghee218]

Can I make this the night before & freeze it, ready for my journey to work in the morning???

[@elnorebarnett8185]

I recently discovered that I am gluten intolerant. Can you give me meal ideas please thanks much.

[@melissamaker]

I will work on that, I have a lot! I post a lot on Pinterest.

[@elnorebarnett8185]

Thanks Melissa I will check them out. Keep up the good work. I really appreciate what you have done and have been doing, you and Chad alike.

[@laraelaineee]

I make the same smoothie except i sweeten with stevia and add a scoop of whey protein. Super yum!

[@TonyHickschick]

I love home made smoothies but don't make them very often because I love ones with berries and they aren't cheap. I should try this one because I buy bananas a lot and I use cocoa too. This is also a good recipe if you like chocolate bananas, which I do.

[@melissamaker]

Try frozen fruit and stock up when it goes on sale!

[@TonyHickschick]

Melissa Maker Thanks for the tip

[@cdb48340]

Can you show us what you eat for dinner

[@melissamaker]

I am sure I'll do some cooking videos at some point!

[@stacyr4768]

Oh hey!! Had no idea that you had this channel. I am a subscriber to clean my space.

[@Angel_Hearted50]

Thanks for sharing. I was looking for things to use.

[@nikhilsingh2435]

i love you i don't like your recipe all i like is your face

[@LalaMona623]

I'm always tiered and sleepy do you know any smoothie thatcan. help me

[@melissamaker]

Something with IRON!

[@LalaMona623]

Thanks a lot

[@mikegray8151]

Do u have to have a frozen banana

[@melissamaker]

It works better I find, you get a nicer consistency.

[@22luckygal]

My fav is hazelnut milk.

[@seasonalliving2881]

Add some peanut butter and I'm in!

[@marcie7634]

Does your smoothie fill you up or do you eating something else with it?

[@melissamaker]

I find with hemp seeds it is filling. Without I'd be quite hungry.

[@Sharkster32]

Melissa Maker I wonder if you know how ironic that is.

[@TiMalice2009]

I also like carob w banana.

[@melissamaker]

Mmm, tasty!

[@elhamsindi462]

This is really awesome . Thanks

[@jessieboblina8897]

I made this And It was soo YUMMY

[@marisaliu1531]

it even includes other ingredients

[@jjvgavon]

its So so Delicious Its really thick and delicious

[@melissamaker]

Glad you liked it!

[@jjvgavon]

i drank it for my breakfast!! :) Yummy Can you Make More smoothie Videos

[@ilovehealth3318]

Hi Melissa I have tryed that smoothie delish mmmm thx so much for this recipie yummy Ur good at cooking and clean wow ! I'm such a fan I'm going to tell my friends to subscribe!!!!

[@melissamaker]

You are so welcome, I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@oneluv201]

Are you a vegan? What do u eat? You seem very healthy and fit.

[@melissamaker]

No, I eat a gluten-free, dairy free and ideally sugar-free diet, but I eat all kinds of meat!

[@oneluv201]

What made you eat Dairy and Gluten free, if you don't mind me asking?

[@83optics]

no frozen banana jokes here. Melissa, thank you, this smoothie and rediscovering "The Living Years" on youtube have made my morning.

[@melissamaker]

That's right, keeping it clean!

[@pranavgaba8634]

You are very beautiful.

[@ScubaKittyKat]

Do you use ground chia/hemp seeds when you put into blender, or do you just use the whole seeds and let the Blendtec blender grind them? I generally use ground flax seeds before I add to the mixture, but I'm not sure about chia/hemp seeds. I've been tossing them in whole and my blender doesn't do a great job and the texture of the final smoothie has bits of whole seeds which makes it a little gritty. Not sure if a better blender will take care of that or not. But I ordered my Blendtec and should be here in a week since my blender is on its last leg!

[@melissamaker]

I just use whole seeds, the blender can handle the hard work!

[@amandavinsonhaler2860]

More smoothie videos please!

[@helenhudson7116]

I made this and it was so good!

[@maryj9134]

Your hair is beautiful. And thank you for helping me perfect my recipe - who knew the syrup would make all the difference!

[@melissamaker]

Thank you - I know, it's the little things that tend to make the difference!

[@chelseajubis8071]

Is it just me or did you do something new to your hair? It looks gorgeous! This smoothie was delicious, by the way! I'm happy you're doing these videos now, they're great!

[@melissamaker]

Thanks so much Chelsea Jubis , I just put it off to one side...but I haven't cut it in about a year ( x-O ) and colour has been the same for about 6 months...I like doing these other videos too...I am so glad you liked the smoothie!

[@a1984girl]

lol that cardi he has on.

[@2012farfar]

lovely video, thanks! I'm gonna try it!

[@Cepharma]

Are you vegan ?

[@Sharkster32]

+Cepharma I think she does mainly meat free dishes, not completely vegan.

[@rishabhsharma6624]

She is just😻😻😻😻😻😘😘😘

[@craigclarke6540]

Your very creative and beautiful, your husband is a blessed man.

[@melissamaker]

Thanks craig clarke - that's sweet of you to say!

[@goldagiladi]

thanx!! I'll give it a try!! love your nails also...:-)

[@melissamaker]

Thanks so much - I put up my nail stuff on Instagram!

[@noragee7108]

Yummay!!!

[@melissamaker]

uh huh!

[@adambriceland6588]

melissa is goofy

[@KANGJAAY]

CUTE AT 1:24

[@melissamaker]

Thanks :)

[@edwinfndz]

I cant stop laughing at how tall your husband is! Hahahaha

[@melissamaker]

He's a certified giant LOL!

[@Johannea72]

try the tiniest bit of rose water and cinnamon!

[@melissamaker]

Everyone keeps talking about rose water! I've got to get some!

[@pinkpirate8538]

What's the rose water for?

[@Johannea72]

It just makes it tastier :)

[@polaroidpoolparty]

your blender looks amazing

[@melissamaker]

It's a special machine...I love it. It gets used at least once a day so I think it was worth the investment!

[@clarec3]

Yummmm !!

[@govindasotojimenez8677]

I

[@melissamaker]

Aw, thanks so much Govinda Soto Jimenez !

[@dianeo]

I've never been a breakfast eater because food doesn't sound good in the morning to me. HOWEVER, I discovered the wonderful world of breakfast smoothies using: 1 cup no-fat milk, 2 bananas, 1/2 scoop of protein powder, 1 tsp. choc. malt Ovaltine. Yum! Delicious & nutritional.

[@simonpd38]

Ur so sweet andcute:)

[@melissamaker]

Aw thanks!

[@candymii6302]

So good @melissamaker

[@melissamaker]

Glad you liked it!

[@kairusin295]

Do we have to add the "healthy stuff"?

[@melissamaker]

Hells no! That's just because I am a drill sergeant when it comes to health food.

[@kairusin295]

Melissa Maker Haha okay. Thank you!

[@MissHelenLin]

im so going to try this!

[@melissamaker]

It's amazing!

[@MissHelenLin]

Melissa Maker Where's the corn bread recipe???

[@elleperez2388]

How often do you make this smoothie? Also, do you ever make this in the place of lunch or dinner?

[@paultolor]

never mind the smoothie she is sooooo pretty :D

[@axelschwei]

more like a milkshake issn it? in my view a chocolate banana smoothie is bananas and cacao or chocolate whatever but nothing but that. i just use 13 bananas and three four big spoones cacao and a little bit water

[@melissamaker]

Regardless, it's delicious!

[@I_Love_Boobs]

Gosh she's cute

[@allygenius8088]

I want to be skinny like her! Sadly, i'm too fat!

[@EightiesMusiqLover]

How can you make this without adding ICE. Smoothies are supposed to be chilled and icy.