Introduction: Death by Chocolate
Ingredients
- About 2 frozen bananas
- A skimpy 1/4 cup of soy milk
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder
Step 1: Frozen Bananas
I know most of you don't have bananas sitting in your freezer, so here is a mini-tutorial on how to get that started.
STEP 1
Bring home a huge hunk of bananas from the grocery store. Smoothie season IS banana season! They're on the cheap right now, so don't hesitate to induldge.
STEP 2
Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
STEP 3
Peel bananas and break them into 3-4 pieces, depending on size of banana.
STEP 4
Lay out banana pieces on baking sheet so that they are not touching.
STEP 5
Make room in your freezer. Freeze bananas for approximately 30 minutes, longer is fine.
STEP 6
Transport semi frozen bananas into a tupperware container with a good seal. Keep in freezer.
Laying them out on a sheet before hand will save you a lot of trouble when you go to get them out of the freezer to make your smoothies. Don't believe me? You will only skip this trick once.....
Step 2: Prepare the Smoothie
- Pick out about 6-8 pieces of banana, or two bananas worth from your frozen bananas, and place them in a microwave safe cup.
- Microwave for about 10-20 seconds to slightly soften. This will help your blender to process the fruit fully, and leave less chunks (if that is something that you are having a problem with).
Blend together the syrup and the bananas until all of the chucks are pureed.
Enjoy with your lover, friends, and/or family!
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