{"id":2598,"date":"2021-10-21T00:41:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T00:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/chocolate-banana-smoothie-super-healthy-kids\/"},"modified":"2021-10-21T00:41:19","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T00:41:19","slug":"chocolate-banana-smoothie-super-healthy-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/chocolate-banana-smoothie-super-healthy-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Banana Smoothie – Super Healthy Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re trying to limit sugar but you LOVE ALL THINGS CHOCOLATE, this creamy Chocolate Banana Smoothie offers the best of all worlds. Freeze a couple of bananas ahead of time and you\u2019ll be sipping on this sweet and decadent drink in minutes! <\/em> <\/p>\n
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When you\u2019re striving to feed your kids right, it\u2019s easy to fall into a pattern of binary thinking. Almost without realizing it, you might find yourself assigning categories to foods, like this: <\/p>\n
It\u2019s natural to look for patterns that can help us make quick decisions about what to eat.<\/strong> But when we can think about food in a more nuanced way, we can enjoy a lot more foods without feeling bad about our choices.<\/p>\n
Healthy food can taste absolutely delicious and indulgent\u2026 just like something we might think of as \u201coff limits.\u201d<\/p>\n
This Chocolate Banana Smoothie is the perfect example. It\u2019s super sweet, creamy, and full-to-the-brim with kid appeal. AND it\u2019s made from whole fruit, milk, and other nourishing ingredients.<\/p>\n
Buzz up this smoothie today and share it with your kiddos. Embrace the delicious complexity of healthy food!<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Is Chocolate Banana Smoothie Healthy?<\/h2>\n
This smoothie might look and taste like a decadent dessert, but it\u2019s actually full of nourishing, whole food ingredients that you can feel confident serving your kids (even for breakfast! )<\/p>\n
The ingredients list is short, simple and whole:<\/p>\n
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Bananas<\/li>\n
Whole milk<\/li>\n
Unsweetened cocoa powder<\/li>\n
Honey (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
One serving of this smoothie provides six grams of protein, four grams of fiber, plus the goodness of whole fruit and antioxidant-rich cocoa. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
How to Make a Chocolate Banana Smoothie<\/h2>\n
Buzzing up this chocolatey treat is quick and easy, and you\u2019ll be utterly famous with your kids when you make it. Here are a few tips for making it just right:<\/p>\n
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Freeze your bananas ahead of time. <\/strong>The next time there\u2019s a bunch of brown bananas staring you down on your counter, go ahead and peel a few, break them in half, seal them in a zip-top bag, and freeze.<\/li>\n
Choose a natural, unsweetened cocoa powder.<\/strong> We like this brand.<\/li>\n
Adjust your sweetener.<\/strong> If you want to go totally free of added sugars in this smoothie, you can leave the honey out entirely. Really. It\u2019s still way sweet!<\/li>\n
Blend it well. <\/strong>Frozen bananas have a tendency to escape the blades in even high-powered blenders. Let yours run for an extra 20 seconds or so, so the smoothie is ultra smooth.<\/li>\n
Serve it right away.<\/strong> This smoothie shines when it\u2019s frosty cold and well-blended. Enjoy it straight away after making it for the best taste and texture. If you do have leftover smoothie, it\u2019ll keep in the fridge, but may separate after a few hours. A quick stir with a straw will restore a more even consistency.<\/li>\n
Top it with whipped cream.<\/strong> This is totally optional, but oh so fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
More Chocolate Goodness<\/h2>\n
Try a couple riffs on this chocolate drink with these recipes: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake for Kids Homemade Chocolate Milk<\/p>\n
And learn about how chocolate fits into the health equation for kids here.<\/p>\n
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