I have a birthday coming up in July and cannot stop thinking about how weird it is getting older…! So bizarre. BTW – I am all over making this smoothie. It’s perfect! xx
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Gracesays
I shopped for comfortable shoes last night! Like, old lady sandals. You know, the ones with lots of cushion and that awkwardly shaped heel? Curse that heel! Every day I feel like I start to see my mother in myself which is all good but I refused to buy the shoes. I walked out discouraged with a pair of only slightly comfy heeled boots.
Grace! WHY are comfortable sandals so impossible to find?! All I want are cute, not-chunky sandals with a bit of cushion and arch support. We should go into business as sandal designers.
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Gracesays
I hear ya! It shouldn’t have to be this hard! As long as you can draw better than I can I think this business partnership has great potential.
I heart when I see a fantastic recipe that I already have all of the ingredients for in my pantry! My Vitamix and I are tight these days, so I’ll be making this over the weekend!
I am running down to the kitchen now to freeze a banana for this smoothie. It’s super humid in the woods today, and between that and the bugs, a chocolate banana mini-vacation is just what I need around here!
YUM! Can’t wait to make this! I have a protein shake every morning for breakfast so I’ll just use my unsweetened vanilla almond milk, add Plant Fushion vanilla protein powder, take your advice on adding Maca powder as well since I love it and I know it will be delish! :)
BTW – getting older isn’t so bad :) My 30’s have been great so far, just enjoy the ride…. even if I’d rather not have the fine lines that have formed. hehe
I love adding spices to smoothies. I have a similar version of this in vanilla, but adding the cayenne pepper is a really interesting idea. I bet it goes just perfectly with the chocolate. I so know what you mean about comfortable shoes- if my feet aren’t happy I’m not happy!
Oh I hear ya on the getting older thing! It’s not easy at all! I look at women who have children and families and wonder how they do it because I am busy enough just trying to look after myself! As for this smoothie, every bit about it sounds wonderful. I have some overripe bananas that would be perfect for the job!
On the rare occasion I have a smoothie chocolate and banana is my flavour of choice, however I love the spices you’ve added to this.
I know what you mean about getting older, but one thing I won’t relent on is comfortable shoes. I love my heels :) I’ll probably be crippled with arthritis when I’m older, but I just can’t give them up.
I had a birthday recently and have been noticing some of the same things — namely the greys (no, the WHITES) infiltrating my almost-black hair… and a lower tolerance for bullshit.
Love the look of this smoothie. I often make smoothies when I can’t face a meal. Next banana smoothie is going to have a bit of spice!
ummm yes getting older is a bit sucky but the getting wiser thing is cool too. Plus i feel more confident than i ever did in my 20s. I was so insecure then. And that milkshake – wow, that milkshake. I thought i was doing good last night with a malted chocolate one.
Nice job putting one foot in front of the other, Kate! Besides gaining wisdom and all, you’ve also been able to pass on this delicious sounding grown-up frosty other folks – and we appreciate it! Have a great weekend, thanks for another nice post :-)
I just love chocolate smoothies/shakes with that light brown hue! It makes me think of the chocolate malts I used to drink prior to going dairy-free. Yours looks delicious and beautiful! :-)
Love the idea of this recipe!! Getting older does have its benefits as we think less of what others think and don’t take things as personal. This was and still is hard for me a times but also very freeing! Hope you are doing well and escaping any tornados :)
I find that the older I get, the less I put up with. If I don’t like it, I’m not doing it! Life’s too short. Your post was well-put! Love the sound of this smoothie.
Just gorgeous, Katherine! Your audacity + honest keeps me coming back! Yay you!
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Ginasays
Kate, I love your recipes. I think our taste buds are twins. I love the same flavor combinations that you do, from the sweet to the savory. Your photography is tantalizing and beautiful. The short tidbits of insight you share with your recipes + taste bud twins + gorgeous food art = one of the very best food blogs I have come across, in my opinion. So glad I subscribed. Much love to you and much appreciation for sharing your blog with us.
Gina, I’m sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I’m really delighted that you enjoy my blog and my recipes. Sure sounds like we are taste bud twins! Wishing you many happy, healthy meals ahead.
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Gunhildsays
Kate, I must tell you, your blog has turned into one of my two favourite blogs, the other one being the Detixinista blog. Your recipes win every contest though as every single one I’ve tried out so far have been fabulous! Your photographs are also beautiful and when I’m tired or down I just browse through some of your recipes and they actually help my mood (yes I know, I’m a weird one) Anyways, I hear you on the getting older thing. I realized I was older the day I just could not bear the thought of climbing into another pair of sky high heeled shoes. Getting older is somewhat depressing at times, but looking at the youth struggling to find themselves, I realize that growing older and somewhat more grounded has its perks too. I’ll celebrate by having a spicy banana chocolate smoothie :-)
Gunhild, I’m sorry for my delayed response, but I wanted you to know how much I appreciate your comment! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy my blog. It makes my work worthwhile. :)
I was so excited to see this and even more excited that I had all the ingredients just lying around! As a broke college student this made me feel super fancy and like I slightly had my life together (although we all know that’s a lie.) Being actually Mexican, I added a bit more cocoa powder and extra cayenne to make it taste more like what I remember from my childhood, but it was delish and easy! Thanks for the recipe!
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Krystalsays
DELICIOUS!! It is the perfect consistency and the chocolate flavor is spot on and nicely balanced by the banana.
this looks delicious! as we get older, it’s funny how much we can learn and learn to live with/without. things happen, people come and go, but the learning from it is what matters. love your blog
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Ashleysays
Just made this and it is so delicious!! Thanks so much for the recipe and love your blog!
I’ve been obsessed lately with chocolate milk and healthy smoothies lately, but I really like the extra kick of heat you’ve added to yours! Will be trying soon! p.s. I’ve been catching gray hairs in my dark hair for a couple years now; I debate if I’m going to color my hair or let it go natural every time I see one, ha!
Kate I have been doing the same lately, trying not to wear heels because I feel so uncomfortable and cushioned shoes sound sooo good!!! Gosh my bday is coming soon and I feel older!
Any excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast is perfect with me, but this is especially wholesome, so I can feel great about it! The addition of cayenne and cinnamon sounds wonderful and warming. I’m going to freeze up some bananas right now!
Kathryne, So true. Being able to move on from bad friends, jobs, situations is one of the great benefits of growing older. And your smoothie looks delish! Hope you are well, xoxo E
Hope you love it! I think I’m around 130, so you still have me beat!
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Maggiesays
I’ve made this smoothie twice in the past 3 days.. seriously addictive! Fixes my sweet tooth perfectly and I love the kick :) So tasty! Thanks for the great recipe!
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Kimsays
I love this so much! Along with a million of your other recipes (peanut soup, strawberry quinoa salad, Belize kale salad, falafel). Thanks for doing what you do!
Hey Ana, I haven’t heard from anyone who has tried. Good idea. I suspect they will turn out a little icy—bananas have a lot of moisture in them. Using coconut milk instead of a lower fat nut milk might help make them more creamy.
ashley-bakerbynature says
I have a birthday coming up in July and cannot stop thinking about how weird it is getting older…! So bizarre. BTW – I am all over making this smoothie. It’s perfect! xx
Grace says
I shopped for comfortable shoes last night! Like, old lady sandals. You know, the ones with lots of cushion and that awkwardly shaped heel? Curse that heel! Every day I feel like I start to see my mother in myself which is all good but I refused to buy the shoes. I walked out discouraged with a pair of only slightly comfy heeled boots.
Kate says
Grace! WHY are comfortable sandals so impossible to find?! All I want are cute, not-chunky sandals with a bit of cushion and arch support. We should go into business as sandal designers.
Grace says
I hear ya! It shouldn’t have to be this hard! As long as you can draw better than I can I think this business partnership has great potential.
Katrina @ WVS says
This sounds like a freaking dream!
Maria says
Love this smoothie!
Caitlin says
yes! this is fantastic! i cannot wait to make it ;)
Tiffany @ Savor Home says
I heart when I see a fantastic recipe that I already have all of the ingredients for in my pantry! My Vitamix and I are tight these days, so I’ll be making this over the weekend!
Amy @ CookingScraps says
I am running down to the kitchen now to freeze a banana for this smoothie. It’s super humid in the woods today, and between that and the bugs, a chocolate banana mini-vacation is just what I need around here!
Kate says
Hope the smoothie mini-vacation works wonders, Amy!
Abby@TheFrostedVegan says
You got it right girl! Getting old is hard, you mean I can’t wear these cute heels and drink more than I should and feel ok?? What is this business?!
Kate says
Right?! Whyyyy?
Autumn says
YUM! Can’t wait to make this! I have a protein shake every morning for breakfast so I’ll just use my unsweetened vanilla almond milk, add Plant Fushion vanilla protein powder, take your advice on adding Maca powder as well since I love it and I know it will be delish! :)
BTW – getting older isn’t so bad :) My 30’s have been great so far, just enjoy the ride…. even if I’d rather not have the fine lines that have formed. hehe
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Loving this smoothie, especially the spice!
Katy @ Katy'sKitchen says
I love adding spices to smoothies. I have a similar version of this in vanilla, but adding the cayenne pepper is a really interesting idea. I bet it goes just perfectly with the chocolate. I so know what you mean about comfortable shoes- if my feet aren’t happy I’m not happy!
Lindsey says
never would have thought to add cayenne! i love how even a smoothie can have spice. looking forward to making this.
Kate says
Hope you love it, Lindsey!
Angela says
Oh I hear ya on the getting older thing! It’s not easy at all! I look at women who have children and families and wonder how they do it because I am busy enough just trying to look after myself! As for this smoothie, every bit about it sounds wonderful. I have some overripe bananas that would be perfect for the job!
Kate says
I have no idea how mothers do it all! Hope you enjoy the smoothie, Angela.
Jennifer @ Delicieux says
On the rare occasion I have a smoothie chocolate and banana is my flavour of choice, however I love the spices you’ve added to this.
I know what you mean about getting older, but one thing I won’t relent on is comfortable shoes. I love my heels :) I’ll probably be crippled with arthritis when I’m older, but I just can’t give them up.
Christy@SweetandSavo says
Can’t wait until my bananas ripen a bit more- and why have I never put chocolate in a smoothie before? Thanks for the idea!
HH @ EatGreatBEGreat says
I LOVE smoothies! Pinning this one and can’t wait to try it!
Tieghan says
Getting older is scary and I am only going to be turning 20! But I am still NOT looking forward to it. I want to stay young forever! Don’t we all?!?
Love this smoothie and I have everything need to make it ASAP!
the actor's diet says
I love having permission to add chocolate to smoothies!
amber says
I had a birthday recently and have been noticing some of the same things — namely the greys (no, the WHITES) infiltrating my almost-black hair… and a lower tolerance for bullshit.
Love the look of this smoothie. I often make smoothies when I can’t face a meal. Next banana smoothie is going to have a bit of spice!
dervla @ the curator says
ummm yes getting older is a bit sucky but the getting wiser thing is cool too. Plus i feel more confident than i ever did in my 20s. I was so insecure then. And that milkshake – wow, that milkshake. I thought i was doing good last night with a malted chocolate one.
Dan from PlatterTalk says
Nice job putting one foot in front of the other, Kate! Besides gaining wisdom and all, you’ve also been able to pass on this delicious sounding grown-up frosty other folks – and we appreciate it! Have a great weekend, thanks for another nice post :-)
Lauren says
I just love chocolate smoothies/shakes with that light brown hue! It makes me think of the chocolate malts I used to drink prior to going dairy-free. Yours looks delicious and beautiful! :-)
Becky says
Love the idea of this recipe!! Getting older does have its benefits as we think less of what others think and don’t take things as personal. This was and still is hard for me a times but also very freeing! Hope you are doing well and escaping any tornados :)
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Eva Spell says
Oooo I am soooo looking forward to trying this one! :-)
Marcie says
I find that the older I get, the less I put up with. If I don’t like it, I’m not doing it! Life’s too short. Your post was well-put! Love the sound of this smoothie.
Kasey says
You are wise beyond your years, Kathryne. I love your approach to getting older – ‘out she goes.’ Indeed. xo
Dina Apovian says
Looks great, can’t wait to try this…. did you use unsweetened cocoa powder?
Kate says
Yes, unsweetened!
Marissa Pinch&Swirl says
Just gorgeous, Katherine! Your audacity + honest keeps me coming back! Yay you!
Gina says
Kate, I love your recipes. I think our taste buds are twins. I love the same flavor combinations that you do, from the sweet to the savory. Your photography is tantalizing and beautiful. The short tidbits of insight you share with your recipes + taste bud twins + gorgeous food art = one of the very best food blogs I have come across, in my opinion. So glad I subscribed. Much love to you and much appreciation for sharing your blog with us.
Kate says
Gina, I’m sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I’m really delighted that you enjoy my blog and my recipes. Sure sounds like we are taste bud twins! Wishing you many happy, healthy meals ahead.
Gunhild says
Kate, I must tell you, your blog has turned into one of my two favourite blogs, the other one being the Detixinista blog. Your recipes win every contest though as every single one I’ve tried out so far have been fabulous!
Your photographs are also beautiful and when I’m tired or down I just browse through some of your recipes and they actually help my mood (yes I know, I’m a weird one)
Anyways, I hear you on the getting older thing. I realized I was older the day I just could not bear the thought of climbing into another pair of sky high heeled shoes. Getting older is somewhat depressing at times, but looking at the youth struggling to find themselves, I realize that growing older and somewhat more grounded has its perks too.
I’ll celebrate by having a spicy banana chocolate smoothie :-)
Kate says
Gunhild, I’m sorry for my delayed response, but I wanted you to know how much I appreciate your comment! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoy my blog. It makes my work worthwhile. :)
Rebecca says
oooh I will definitely be making this!
Kit says
I was so excited to see this and even more excited that I had all the ingredients just lying around! As a broke college student this made me feel super fancy and like I slightly had my life together (although we all know that’s a lie.) Being actually Mexican, I added a bit more cocoa powder and extra cayenne to make it taste more like what I remember from my childhood, but it was delish and easy! Thanks for the recipe!
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Krystal says
DELICIOUS!! It is the perfect consistency and the chocolate flavor is spot on and nicely balanced by the banana.
janelle says
this looks delicious! as we get older, it’s funny how much we can learn and learn to live with/without. things happen, people come and go, but the learning from it is what matters. love your blog
Ashley says
Just made this and it is so delicious!! Thanks so much for the recipe and love your blog!
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Joanne says
I mean really, what is it about getting older, hangovers, and shoes!? It’s really the worst. but sometimes…the perspective IS nice, I will concede.
Loving this smoothie! Possible good as an old-age hangover cure?
Salinya says
I’m always looking for new smoothie recipes…especially ones with chocolate. :) This looks delicious.
Jacqui says
I’ve been obsessed lately with chocolate milk and healthy smoothies lately, but I really like the extra kick of heat you’ve added to yours! Will be trying soon! p.s. I’ve been catching gray hairs in my dark hair for a couple years now; I debate if I’m going to color my hair or let it go natural every time I see one, ha!
ami@naivecookcooks says
Kate I have been doing the same lately, trying not to wear heels because I feel so uncomfortable and cushioned shoes sound sooo good!!! Gosh my bday is coming soon and I feel older!
Liz says
I wish I didnt have to head out the door to work so that I could make this smoothie RIGHT NOW! It looks delicious (and easy). Thanks for the recipe.
Jodye says
Any excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast is perfect with me, but this is especially wholesome, so I can feel great about it! The addition of cayenne and cinnamon sounds wonderful and warming. I’m going to freeze up some bananas right now!
erin says
Kathryne, So true. Being able to move on from bad friends, jobs, situations is one of the great benefits of growing older.
And your smoothie looks delish!
Hope you are well,
xoxo
E
Lucy Loves To Cook says
This looks so tasty, I never think to whip up a smoothie but this looks gorgeous!
Kate says
This makes a really nice smoothie.
Heather/snacktive says
Ooh I’m going to try this in my blendtec (which is up to 180 blends by the way)!!
Kate says
Hope you love it! I think I’m around 130, so you still have me beat!
Maggie says
I’ve made this smoothie twice in the past 3 days.. seriously addictive! Fixes my sweet tooth perfectly and I love the kick :) So tasty! Thanks for the great recipe!
Kim says
I love this so much! Along with a million of your other recipes (peanut soup, strawberry quinoa salad, Belize kale salad, falafel). Thanks for doing what you do!
Kate says
Thank you, Kim! :)
Ana says
I am thinking about making this into a popsicle. Has anyone tried that? Are there any ingredients that need to be added?
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Kate says
Hey Ana, I haven’t heard from anyone who has tried. Good idea. I suspect they will turn out a little icy—bananas have a lot of moisture in them. Using coconut milk instead of a lower fat nut milk might help make them more creamy.
Katie says
Looks absolutely amazing! Make a green cocoa smoothie every morning- but have never tried adding cayenne.. YUM!
Liliya says
I love this smoothie. I am currently trying to gain weight, so I add some additions to this including PB and more sugar and it is lovely. Recommend!!
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Kate says
Oh, I bet it is delicious with peanut butter! Glad you are enjoying it!
Sandra says
Amazing. I cut the cocoa in half so it is not quite as rich.
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Kate says
Thanks, Sandra!