Monkey Meal Recipe
Banana, soy milk, nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt, ground chocolate.
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Ingredients
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Smoothie Base
Chocolate Garnish
Optional Sweetener
Method
Smoothie Base
Prepare banana
Peel the ripe banana and break it into 2–3 chunks so it blends easily.
Add ice (optional)
If you prefer a thicker, colder smoothie, add 1 cup of ice. Skip if using very cold frozen yogurt or if you want a thinner drink.
Blend until smooth
Blend on high for 30–60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides once if needed to ensure even blending.
Taste and sweeten
Taste the smoothie. If you want it sweeter, add 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup and blend briefly (5–10 seconds) to incorporate.
Garnish & Serve
Pour the finished smoothie into a 12–16 oz glass.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of ground chocolate evenly over the top of the smoothie. If using finely grated chocolate or cocoa nibs, distribute them as a finishing dusting.
Float a banana slice on the rim or on top of the smoothie for presentation.
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy.