For a perfect breakfast or even ‘morning pick-me-upper’ try out this Banana Woodapple Chocolate Morning Drink! Enjoy this natural goodness in the morning before school or work or after your exercise to get the nutrients that your body needs most.

Ingredients for Banana Woodapple Chocolate Morning Drink

 

Essential Ingredients

• Bananas – 2 ripe, peeled
• Woodapple Pulp – 2 tablespoons (about half a woodapple, scooped out)
• Cocoa Powder – 1 tablespoon (or to taste)
• Milk or plant-based milk – 1 cup
• Honey or Maple Syrup – 1 teaspoon (optional, for sweetness)
• Ice Cubes – 3-4, for a chilled drink

Optional Add-Ins

• Chia Seeds – 1 teaspoon, for added fiber
• Protein Powder – 1 scoop, for extra nutrition
• Cinnamon – a pinch, for warmth and flavor

Step-by-Step Instructions to Make the Drink

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

1. Peel and Slice the Bananas: Bananas should be chopped into smaller pieces in order to blend nicely.
2. Scoop Out the Woodapple Pulp: Open a woodapple and take out the pulp inside, if there are seeds, you may remove them.

Step 2: Blend the Ingredients

1. Add Ingredients to Blender: Put bananas, woodapple pulp, cocoa powder, milk, and other ingredients you would wish to include into the blender.
2. Blend Until Smooth: Pour the mixture in a blender on high speed until the ingredients are fully incorporated into the mix and you end up with a creamy looking blended beverage.

Step 3: Taste and Adjust

1. Adjust Sweetness: Take a sip of the drink and if you would like more sweetness add honey or maple syrup.
2. Add Ice: If you’d like a cold beverage, pour ice cubes and blend again until the mixture is icy.

Step 4: Serve

1. Pour and Enjoy: After preparation serve the drink in a glass and consume immediately as it will taste and look best.

Health Benefits of Banana Woodapple Chocolate Morning Drink

1. Rich in Antioxidants: Cocoa powder contains antioxidants that help in skin health and immune system function as well as the woodapple.
2. High in Fiber: Bananas and woodapple are both sources of fiber and will therefore help in digestion and will help one avoid over eating.
3. Great Energy Boost: This drink is a natural source of sugar and nutrients for a endless supply of energy making it best for breakfast or a snack.

Tips for Perfecting Your Morning Drink

• Here bananas that are frozen will give the smoothie a thicker and creamier constitution.
• Use woodapple according to preference; it is quite sour, use a little at first to avoid overpowering the dish.
• Mix with oat or almond milk if you want a dairy product that will harmonize with the other ingredients.

Variations of Banana Woodapple Chocolate Morning Drink

• Banana Woodapple Green Smoothie: Put a handful of spinach to increase nutrients’ content without affecting the taste significantly.
• Nutty Banana Woodapple Chocolate Drink: Use almond butter as a special extra ingredient to give it a boost of tasty nutty flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this drink the night before?

To get the best taste of the drink, it is advised to make it immediately, however, the ingredients can be prepared one day before and stored in the fridge to make a morning preparation faster.

Is woodapple available year-round?

Woodapple, again, may be seasonal depending on where you are, but its pulp can be frozen to be used the year through.

Get the best of both worlds with this Banana Woodapple Chocolate Morning Drink and enjoy this first thing in the morning!