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When we started blogging almost two years ago, it was all for fun – and we had no idea that A Family Feast would end up turning into my full-time job, as well as a small family-run business! It’s been very exciting to see this little blog of ours grow, it’s a creative outlet for both Jack and me, we get to eat great food, plus – it’s hugely rewarding to share our recipes with all of you – our wonderful readers!
And – we’ve also inspired a new generation of bloggers in our family! Our daughter Emma has started her own blog (you can see it here) as well as our grandson JC (see his blog here)!
This vegan Chocolate Banana Smoothie is a recipe originally published on JC’s blog, and it’s a recipe that JC came up with on his own. JC was visiting us a few weekends ago and he asked if we could help him photograph this delicious smoothie to feature over on his blog (and he graciously allowed us to share it here on A Family Feast as well)!
This smoothie is vegan and gluten-free – but even if you aren’t following a special diet like JC’s – you’ll love this light and refreshing smoothie! It’s sweet (but not too sweet) with the perfect balance of chocolate and banana flavor, plus a hint of vanilla!
JC helped us stage these vegan Chocolate Banana Smoothies for the photos you see here, and he also helped man the camera. I think he did a great job! Thanks for sharing your recipe JC!
We love seeing what you made! Tag us on Instagram at @afamilyfeast or hashtag #afamilyfeast so we can see your creations!
Chocolate Banana Smoothie (Vegan and Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (we used Enjoy Life brand)
- 1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla extract (read the bottle, many regular brands are gluten free but some are not)
- 1 tablespoon organic honey
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and puree for about one minute.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
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If this is vegan, honey should not be used! I recommend maple syrup 🙂 yum!
Thanks Cindy!
Chocolate in a smoothie is ALWAYS a killer combination. And it has banana too – my favorite fruit! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Love it!
Thanks Levan!
The banana, chocolate smoothie isn’t vegan, it has honey in it.
Thank you Penny – we stand corrected!
Oh!! That’s look so delicious! I’m in a smoothie mood right now and I think that my boyfriend could enjoy a lot more this one than my green smoothies! 😛 Need to try! Thanks!
Thanks Jessica – I hope you (and your boyfriend) enjoy it!
You can’t beat that flavor combo in my book. When I am at a fair, I am immediately on the outlook for the frozen chocolate bananas.
Thanks Carol! I love frozen chocolate covered bananas too!
This chocolate banana smoothie is calling my name. It’s cold and rainy today in Buffalo but that’s not going to stop my thirst for this. I don’t have any vegan chocolate chips so I’m going to have to use regular one’s. I know it’s not as good for me but it’s still healthier than most of things I consume. 🙂
Thanks Tom! Hope you enjoy it!