Healthy Chocolate Milkshake (Vegan!)
This healthier milkshake is thick, rich, and luxuriously smooth. It tastes indulgent but is naturally sweetened and made with more wholesome ingredients... no ice cream needed!
Servings: 1 large shake
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup dairy-free milk
- 1 large ripe banana (sliced, frozen)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. almond butter, drippy
- 2 tsp. pure maple syrup (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins:
- 1-2 Tbsp. vegan Greek yogurt, 1/8 tsp. almond extract, protein powder, etc.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small high-speed blender. (I use a NutriBullet which works great.) Blend for about 30 seconds until silky smooth. Stop to scrape down the sides with a spatula if any cocoa powder or almond butter sticks to the side.
- Taste and adjust the flavors, sweetness, and thickness if desired.
Notes
Yield: Recipe makes about 1 1/3 cups. This is one large shake, or two smaller shakes.
Recipe originally published September 2014. Updated September 2026 with improved flavor & texture.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 330 kcal | Carbohydrates: 46 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g | Potassium: 750 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 24 g | Vitamin A: 76 IU | Vitamin C: 10 mg | Calcium: 114 mg | Iron: 2 mg
