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Original recipe yields 1 servings
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Per Serving:
102 calories; protein 2.3g; carbohydrates 18.6g; fat 2.9g; sodium 131.1mg. Full Nutrition
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I tried to make this smoothie as written but my high end blender is broken and the regular one just would not break down the ice. Since my banana was not frozen to compensate for the lack of ice I added some vanilla yogurt-omitting the extract-to thicken it up. My biggest problem is the bitterness of the cocoa- I used the type specified- regular unsweetened- and found the whole smoothie overwhelmed with a bitter chocolate flavor (even though I only used a scant tablespoon). The extra sugar in the vanilla yogurt could not compensate nor the extra bit of banana I added. On a positive note:this IS filling...I don't think I'll be hungry for hours. (Sorry to be one of those pesky reviews that hasn't completely followed the recipe I just can't imagine the flavor itself being much improved by perfectly crushed ice.) Read More
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Instead of using ice cubes I used frozen banana chunks. I added two packets Truvia. I drank this when I got up at six and it kept me full until about one. Not bad. Read More
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I liked this banana chocolate concoction. Very easy to make. Next time I am going to try making it with frozen bananas. Read More
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(3) I tried to make this smoothie as written but my high end blender is broken and the regular one just would not break down the ice. Since my banana was not frozen to compensate for the lack of ice I added some vanilla yogurt-omitting the extract-to thicken it up. My biggest problem is the bitterness of the cocoa- I used the type specified- regular unsweetened- and found the whole smoothie overwhelmed with a bitter chocolate flavor (even though I only used a scant tablespoon). The extra sugar in the vanilla yogurt could not compensate nor the extra bit of banana I added. On a positive note:this IS filling...I don't think I'll be hungry for hours. (Sorry to be one of those pesky reviews that hasn't completely followed the recipe I just can't imagine the flavor itself being much improved by perfectly crushed ice.) Read More
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I added more banana almond milk and used less ice. Plus I added a pinch of chai seeds and whey protein. Each time it comes out a little more to my taste. I was looking for a good and simple shake. This one works. Thanks Read More
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I was not pleased with this shake. it lacked flavor. I added more vanilla milk chocolate powder and it tasted worse. I eventually added a table spoon of sugar so that i could drink it. I will try frozen bananas next time. Read More
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mine didn't turn out like the wendys shake....tasted ok but by smoothie maker didnt break down the ice cubes enough Read More
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Very little flavor too much ice! My kids asked if they have to drink it. Disappointing! Read More
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(1) I followed the recipe as written. My daughter and I found it to be a bland icee at best. Very watery. I just finished pouring the almond milk into an icecube tray and then covered with saran wrap. Next batch I'll try to use that with frozen banana and leave water ice cubes completely out and see how that tastes...but it's a great idea to start. Tweaking to fit individual tastes:) Update: Remade 8/25/16: 8 frozen almond milk cubes 1/2 cup almond milk 2 heaping tbl Hersey's non-sweetened dark chocolate powder 2 Splenda fiber added individual packets 1 medium frozen banana Much much better. Tasted like a smoothie and not an Icee. It is still definitely not what I would call a "shake". Read More
Made this every day last summer - 2015. It is a bit bitter but I made it sweeter by making sure my banana was ripened like you would for making banana bread cause it's naturally sweeter and added the whole banana instead of 1/3. You can also add 2tsp. granulated sugar or 1tsp. Truvia. Delish!!! PERFECT FOR HOT DAYS! Read More