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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Healthy Vegan Chocolate Milkshake (2 Minute!)

    Sep 9, 2014 by Kaitlin

    This healthier Vegan Chocolate Milkshake is made with just 4 simple ingredients. Plus it only takes 2 minutes to make! It's deliciously creamy and smooth. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

    Healthy vegan chocolate milkshake being poured into glasses

    This easy vegan chocolate milkshake is so creamy, smooth, and luxurious.

    It tastes like an indulgent treat, but has just four simple, healthy ingredients.

    Plus it comes together in just 2 minutes!

    What makes it a "healthier" milkshake is using whole food banana instead of processed, sugar-filled ice cream. But it's still rich and creamy!

    Dairy-free milk, banana, cacao powder, and maple syrup ingredients on a bamboo board

    Ingredients for Vegan Chocolate Milkshake

    For this recipe you will blend in a high-speed blender:

    • Plant-based milk: Most often I use homemade cashew milk, but any dairy-free milk will work. Soy milk, almond milk, etc.
    • Banana: Frozen banana works best to achieve a thicker, creamier consistency. But you can use fresh if you don't have frozen on hand. Be sure to use a ripe banana with lots of brown spots because those are much sweeter.
    • Cacao powder: Or simply substitute cocoa powder. Most often I use "Navitas Organics" brand raw cacao powder. It is an unprocessed version of the cacao bean, and contains antioxidants + flavanols, iron, fiber, magnesium, and other minerals. (Be aware that it does contain some caffeine however.)
    • Pure maple syrup: Or your own favorite sweetener such as pitted dates, agave nectar, etc.
    Glass of healthy vegan chocolate milkshake

    Customizing

    Add protein powder: A sweet lady named Catarine left a comment on this recipe that she swaps out the cacao powder for a vegan chocolate protein powder for her 4 year old daughter's breakfast and I love that idea!

    Pouring healthy chocolate milkshake into a glass

    For more inspiration, also browse all vegan drink + beverage recipes.

    Healthy vegan chocolate milkshake being poured into glasses

    Healthy Vegan Chocolate Milkshake

    A healthier chocolate milkshake made with whole food banana instead of ice cream. So creamy, smooth, and luxurious!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 1

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup plant milk
    • 1 ripe banana (frozen if possible*)
    • 2 Tbsp. cacao powder
    • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or pitted dates to sweeten)

    Optional:

    • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp. almond extract, protein powder, 2-3 ice cubes

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Taste and adjust if necessary.

    Notes

    *Bananas: Frozen bananas result in a thicker, creamier, milkshake-like consistency. But if you don't have frozen, fresh will work too. For an even thicker milkshake, use up to 2 bananas if desired.
    Milk: I use unsweetened milk. You may want to reduce the maple syrup if using sweetened milk. (Any plant milk should work here. I've use almond, cashew, soy, etc.)
    Yield: Recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Healthy Vegan Chocolate Milkshake
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    224
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Potassium
     
    624
    mg
    18
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    48
    g
    16
    %
    Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    27
    g
    30
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    76
    IU
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    10
    mg
    12
    %
    Calcium
     
    341
    mg
    34
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. CATARINE

      September 25, 2017 at 10:18 pm

      I love this. My 4y/o will not eat breakfast and I feel terrible sending her off to school with an empty tummy. Enter this chocolate shake. I switched out the cocoa powder for a vegan chocolate protein powder and I always freeze the banana and she asks for it every day.
      Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Seriously.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        October 02, 2017 at 3:49 pm

        Hi Catarine! What a great idea swapping out the cocoa powder for a protein powder! Glad you found something for your daughter! Sending love.

        Reply
    2. Alyssa Benson

      August 09, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      How many calories?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        September 17, 2016 at 3:09 pm

        Hi Alyssa! The estimated nutritional content is now provided! (You can find it below the recipe.) Hope that helps!

        Reply
    3. Ethan

      November 11, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      I hope that this tastes better than my last milkshake!
      P.S. Making this for cooking class hope we love it

      Reply
    4. Sarah JM

      September 10, 2014 at 9:50 pm

      You know I love chocolate for breakfast!!! This is a great "chocolate milk" option for the boys. Freezing the banana gives it a wonderful texture too!! Love!!!

      Reply
    5. Jacqueline Meldrum

      September 10, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      Sounds good to me Kaitlin. I just throw everything in to my blender too. I am on smoothies rather than shakes at the moment.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        September 11, 2014 at 4:24 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
      • Lee Kaplan

        December 18, 2021 at 4:32 am

        You can also add cinnamon and espresso powder to turn this into a Mexican chocolate shake.
        Adding powdered peanut butter will up the protein content.
        If you like a bit of “heat”, add a dash or two of cayenne pepper. I’ve had chocolate chip cookies with cayenne pepper that were divine!

        Reply
        • Kaitlin

          December 18, 2021 at 7:33 am

          Fantastic ideas, Lee! Thanks very much for sharing your helpful feedback.

          Reply
    6. Ashley Burton

      September 10, 2014 at 5:53 pm

      I made this for breakfast this morning. DELCIOUS!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        September 10, 2014 at 7:20 pm

        So great! Thanks for sharing, Ashley!

        Reply

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