How to Make a Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Smoothies are a great source of vitamins, minerals, calcium and protein. With the right ingredients smoothies can not only provide a boost of energy but taste wonderful.The combination of chocolate with banana is classic, so why not put it in smoothie form? This smoothie is easy, healthy and tasty. It's great for breakfast or a snack. Soymilk provides protein, calcium and vitamins. Quality chocolate is packed with antioxidants. Bananas are rich in protein, potassium and many other vitamins. They also help boost metabolism.Yield about 24 ounces.

Things You'll Need

• 1 1/2 cups crushed ice
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 tbsp. cocoa powder (or 2 tbsp. chocolate syrup)
• 1/2 cup soy milk, milk or plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp honey (only if you use unsweetened cocoa)

Instructions

1. Crush ice in a blender if you don't have chopped ice.

2. Add remaining ingredients, breaking banana in smaller chunks.

3. Blend on low-medium speed for about 30 seconds to fully chop and mix ingredients.

4. Increase speed to high for another 30 to 45 seconds to liquefy.

5. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• I recommend Silk brand soy milk enhanced with Omega-3 and DHEA. Not only is good for you, but it's one of the better tasting soy milks on the market.

• Make this a dessert by using vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips--definitely not health food now, though.