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Tall glass of hemp seed cacao banana smoothie topped with hemp seeds and a banana slice on a wooden board

Hemp Seed Cacao Banana Smoothie: Creamy and Filling

A five-minute blender smoothie with banana, cacao powder and hemp seeds for a chocolatey, protein-rich breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 smoothie
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe banana, sliced (frozen preferred) large (about 120 g)
  • 2 tbsp hulled hemp seeds (20 g)
  • 1.5 tbsp raw cacao powder (10 g)
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240 ml)
  • 1 tbsp almond butter (16 g); optional, for extra creaminess
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or 1 pitted medjool date to taste; optional, only if banana isn't sweet enough
  • 4 ice cubes -5; only if banana isn't frozen
  • 1 sea salt small pinch

Method
 

  1. Add the almond milk to the blender first, then the banana, hemp seeds, cacao powder and a pinch of salt.
  2. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until fully smooth with no hemp seed flecks or grit visible.
  3. Taste and add sweetener if needed. If the banana wasn't frozen, add ice and blend another 15 to 20 seconds until thick and cold.
  4. Pour into a glass right away and drink within about 10 minutes, before it starts to separate.

Notes

  • Use hulled hemp seeds, not whole seeds with the shell still on
  • Freeze banana slices in advance for a thicker, milkshake-like texture
  • Blend at least 45 seconds or the hemp seeds leave a gritty texture
  • Taste before sweetening, ripe banana is often sweet enough on its own