Middle of the week has arrived and what a week it has been. Can you believe I woke up to snow yesterday – unbelievable!! Luck may have it, I decided to park the car in the driveway the night before instead of the garage. I didn’t use the garage because I just put gas in the car and the fumes can be unbearable. I did not think for a second that I would have to scrape snow off the car before heading to the office. Such a disappointment.
In brighter news, Shelby received the first ever zesty apron and she said it is “AWESOME”. Thanks Shelby. I hope you get lots of use out of it. I am going to create a page where I can display all the images of people who bought zesty gear. I am so excited!
Now, onto the recipe, how about a healthy chocolate monkey? I am a huge fan! I started making these a little while ago but just realized that I should have shared this quick recipe with you. The ingredients are quite simple and easy to find. The chocolate comes from “chocolate milk“, either 1% or Soy and the monkey comes from a banana. I also like to add a heaping scoop of protein, flax seeds and a dollop of plain yogurt for thickness.
Next time you are in a hurry, need a chocolate fix or just craving a pick me up… try this monkey on for size.
Ingredients
- 1 Banana ( frozen )
- 1 1/2 Cups Chocolate Milk
- 1 Heaping Scoop of Protein Powder (vanilla)
- 1 Tbsp. Flax Seed
- 1 Tbsp. Plain Yogurt or Vanilla
Method
- For my smoothies, I just throw everything in a blender/magic bullet and blend until smooth.
- Then I take a taste and adjust accordingly.
- Pour in a glass, snap some pictures.
- ENJOY!
Zesty Tip: Saved over-ripe bananas and throw them in the freezer. These are great for smoothies or banana bread or anything banana for that matter.
Question of the Day: Milk or Yogurt… Which do you prefer?
Have a great Wednesday and I will see you tomorrow.
Take care
zesty
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this looks so good
I like to have a good protein smoothie after i return from a good 10K run.
thanks!
Not only do I love the apron, my son Chris love it! He say’s it is much nicer than the aprons they use at work – he’s loving the pockets!
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Zesty, quick question. Do you peel your ripe banans before storing them in the freezer or is there a trick to peeling them once frozen?
The smoothie looks great…I had a similar one this morning but with some spinach, too!
And I definitely prefer yogurt
@Lara – Great question… I leave mine peeled and then I put them in the microwave for 25 seconds before I peel them. It softens the peeling just enough to peel with ease.
zesty
I’M COMING TO GET IT!!!
I prefer hempmilk
MMM choco-banana smoothies are my FAVORITE!! I usually throw some PB2 in mine too.
Once I get paid (Friday) I’ll be buying my zesty gear
I always forget about chocolate milk – so good!! I prefer yogurt – just more bang for my calorie buck, you know what I mean?
chocolate monkey – what a great name!
I love milk and yogurt, but if I have choice, I’d probably pick milk every time. Especially if it’s chocolate!
choco banana smoothies? omnomnom
One word: YUM.
nice. I need to get into making smoothies again – this one looks so good. Oh and for some reason the girl on the milk container cracked me up. I wish my milk containers had people’s pictures – cant find that near me.
Love yogurt more than milk — especially in baking. The tang is great. We’d love this yummy drink. Chocolate and bananas are perfect together. Did you ever eat frozen choco covered bananas?
Almost makes me want to throw some spinach in there…
Love the name of this smoothie! Chocolate and bananas always pair so well!
Snow?! That should be illegal this time of year! Great shake recipe!! I’m a Greek yogurt girl!
Definitely yogurt!
The shake looks awesome! Not sure it would satisfy my sweet tooth (I need real chocolate and lots of it for that) but I bet it’s still delicious
Looks good from here! I’ll have to make one for my girlfriend, she would love it.
Mmm, nothing like that classic combination =)
I like almond or hemp milk in my smoothies!
Great healthy snack or breakfast. I love throwing bananas in the freezer too.
Great smoothie, sir!
I think I’ve decided on the black t-shirt. I’m still debating, but as soon as I make my choice, you’ll know!
Milk or yogurt? Depends on how I’m using it. Milk wins for cereal, yogurt wins for granola, etc. I need both in my life!
MMmmmm, anything chocolatey-PB sounds good to me!! This reminds me of what I subsisted on post-surgery but mine was carnation instant breakfast chocolate, PB, frozen naner. yum. also cocoa powder works well if you just have regular milk! congrats on the zesty clothing line and I can’t believe you woke up to snow-well I can, I’ve lived in New England for long enough to know! Also, as usual, my tummy literally just started GGRRROWLING!
Oh how the title of this post makes me laugh– perhaps it will appear in the YIFY weekly blog round up!!
I make this a lot when i’m on my work out kick! great recipe and sure beats eating ice cream at this hour of the night!
*looks around* where’s mine??
love ‘em!
That looks like a yummy milkshake!
Yum! I make these all the time and they’re so good! Except I just use cocoa powder and milk, since I end up drinking all of the chocolate milk if it’s around.
Also, I am firmly in the peel-bananas-before-freezing camp. I had too many cold fingertips when I didn’t.
anything w/ chocolate and banana is a dream for me! Throw in some PB and I’m in heaven
p.s. I love your site sososososo SO much, I keep finding so many things I want to try! — LOVE IT