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If you love chocolate-covered strawberries, you’ll want to try this chocolate strawberry banana smoothie for your morning meal. With creamy yogurt, juicy berries, and cocoa all whirled together, it’s my favorite choice when I want chocolate flavor but still want to keep it light.
The first time I made this, I couldn’t get over how much it tasted like dessert but with none of the heaviness. My chocolate-obsessed partner even tried it for breakfast, which is rare.
Tasty Ingredients
- Maple syrup: Adds mellow sweetness. Go for pure syrup if you can.
- Cocoa powder: Makes it chocolatey. Unsweetened is best for deeper flavor.
- Plain unsweetened soy milk: Brings everything together. Give it a good shake before using for the smoothest blend.
- Plain unsweetened vegan yogurt: For tang and a creamy boost. Pick one that’s thick for rich texture.
- Banana: Use either fresh or frozen. Riper, spotty bananas work best for sweetness and smooth texture.
- Frozen strawberries: Go for berries with no ice clumps and a deep color. They make your smoothie thick and full of flavor.
Easy Step Guide
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Pour the smoothie into two glasses and drink quickly. It’s best while still frosty and cold.
- Sweetness Check:
- Take a taste before serving. If it isn’t sweet enough, just splash in a bit more maple syrup and whiz it up again.
- Blend to Creamy:
- Start slow, then crank up your blender. Run until it’s totally smooth with no bits left. This might take a minute, and sometimes you’ll need to pause and scrape down the sides.
- Toss Everything In:
- Put cocoa, banana, yogurt, frozen strawberries, maple syrup, and soy milk into the blender. Put fruit closest to the blades if you’ve got a less powerful blender.
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What I love most is that chocolate and strawberry combo. Every time I blend one of these, my kitchen smells amazing and my family can’t resist grabbing a glass.
Save Some For Later
This is best right away, but you can stash leftovers in popsicle trays for a sweet frozen snack. Or put it in a sealed jar in the fridge for one day—just shake it well before sipping.
Swaps and Switches
Coconut yogurt adds a vacation twist, or use another creamy plant yogurt you’ve got around. Any plant milk is fair game—oat and almond work great too. No maple syrup left? Blend in a soft pitted date instead.
How to Serve
Top with banana or strawberry slices if you want it pretty. Sprinkle coconut or granola if you’re craving crunch. Sometimes I go extra thick and pour it into a bowl, then load it up with fruit or seeds like a smoothie bowl.
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Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie Origins
Chocolate dipped berries have been a hit since fancy European chocolate makers started covering fruit in chocolate way back in Victorian days. This smoothie is my fun nod to that treat, but flipped for breakfast.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Do I have to use frozen strawberries?
Fresh strawberries totally work, but frozen ones help your drink come out frostier and extra thick without any ice.
- → How do I bump up the sweetness?
You can splash in more maple syrup, maybe a bit of agave, or just throw in a ripe date or two for extra sweet vibes.
- → What's a good swap for soy milk?
Switch it up with oat, coconut, or almond milk—any of those options mix in just fine here.
- → Could I toss in protein powder?
Sure thing, chocolate or vanilla protein powder blends in great for a boost in flavor and protein power.
- → Best way to get a thicker drink?
Go with both frozen strawberries and frozen bananas, or pop in a handful of ice cubes to amp up the thickness.