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Banana, cocoa, and milk-based healthy drink
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Banana Cocoa Smoothie (240 g) has 185 calories. That works out to 77 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.8 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 2.9 g of fat and 5 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of B6 covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
A Banana Cocoa Smoothie is a blended drink made with ripe banana, cocoa and milk. It is a familiar modern café and home-kitchen favourite rather than a recipe tied to one traditional region. The banana gives it a naturally sweet base, while cocoa adds a gently bitter, chocolate-like note. Blending makes the drink thick and creamy, often with a light froth on top.
It works well at breakfast or as a chilled snack, whether you make it at home or order it from a smoothie bar. Most of its carbohydrates come from the banana, while milk contributes some protein; it also provides a little fibre. For a more filling cup, blend in oats, or use extra milk for a thinner drink.
Selected: 100 g
77
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
14.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 11% · Fat 14%
Vitamins
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
Vitamin C
7.2mg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2.2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
310mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Calcium
54mg · 5% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 77 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
A banana cocoa smoothie can be a nourishing drink, especially when made with unsweetened cocoa and no added sugar. It provides fruit and milk, but it is not a substitute for a varied meal when you need a more substantial breakfast.
Blend a ripe banana with cocoa powder and milk until smooth. Add the milk gradually to control the consistency, and taste before adding any sweetener. For a colder, thicker drink, start with a chilled or frozen banana.
Yes, frozen bananas work especially well in a banana cocoa smoothie. They make it cold and thick without needing ice, which can dilute the cocoa flavour. Cut and freeze peeled bananas so they are easier to blend.
No, a banana cocoa smoothie often tastes sweet enough with a ripe banana, particularly if you use unsweetened cocoa. Taste it before adding anything; sweetened cocoa drink mixes can already contain sugar.
Cow’s milk gives a banana cocoa smoothie a creamy, familiar taste. You can also use another milk you enjoy; the flavour and thickness will vary, so add it gradually until the smoothie reaches the consistency you like.
A banana cocoa smoothie can separate when it sits because its ingredients settle at different rates. This is usually harmless: stir, shake, or briefly reblend it before drinking. Keeping it chilled and drinking it soon after blending helps.
Yes, you can make a banana cocoa smoothie ahead, but its colour and texture are best shortly after blending. Refrigerate it in a sealed container and shake or reblend before drinking, since the banana may darken and the mixture may separate.
To avoid cocoa clumps in a banana cocoa smoothie, blend the cocoa with the milk first or sift it into the blender. Starting with a small amount of liquid helps the powder mix smoothly before you add the banana.
A banana cocoa smoothie pairs well with a simple breakfast such as toast, eggs, or oatmeal. If you are serving it as a snack, nuts or a piece of fruit make an easy accompaniment without changing the smoothie itself.
A banana cocoa smoothie can be a convenient pre-workout drink because it supplies carbohydrates from the banana and is easy to sip. Choose a portion that feels comfortable and allow time to digest it if drinking it close to exercise.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.