What's in SmoothieBox's Chocolate Smoothie Mix?
SmoothieBox's Chocolate Smoothie Mix is made with whole, organic fruits and vegetables like bananas, zucchini, and kale. It also contains sunflower seeds, one of our favorite five super seeds for smoothies for an added protein to help make your smoothie more filling. The organic cacao nibs and cacao powder are the secret ingredients that make this one of SmoothieBox's most popular flavors.
Why should I use green banana in my smoothie?
If your diet goals include more fiber and less sugar, you want to use green bananas in your smoothies. Bananas with a green peel are higher in resistance starch (aka fiber) and lower in sugar than bananas with a yellow peel. The fiber is great for gut health, helps maintain blood sugar levels, and can help make you feel fuller longer. For diabetics, green bananas can have a Glycemic index as low as 30, while fully ripe bananas can have a Glycemic index around 60.
Chocolate Covered Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 SmoothieBox Chocolate Smoothie Mix
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 green banana, peeled
- 1 heaping tablespoon of natural peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Pour the Chocolate Smoothie Mix into your blender, followed by the hot water, green banana, natural peanut butter, and coconut milk.
- Blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!
References
Palsdottir, H. (2016, September 25). Green Bananas: Good or Bad? Healthline.com.