Travis Scott Smoothie Recipe
This Travis Scott Smoothie recipe is a thick, creamy, tropical + chocolate blend inspired by the viral Erewhon Travis Scott smoothie. It’s layered with frozen banana, mango, almond butter, and cacao for a mocha-style punch.
Ingredients
- 1 large frozen banana ripe, sliced before freezing
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks or pineapple for tangy swap
- 1 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter for stronger flavor
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup almond milk or oat milk/coconut milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional, for fitness version
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional, only if fruit isn’t sweet enough
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Boosts:
- 1 shot cold espresso mocha vibe
- 1 tsp chia seeds or flax seeds
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt protein boost if skipping powder
Instructions
Start with Liquids:
- Pour almond milk into your blender first.
- This helps powders and nut butter mix smoothly.
Add Powders & Nut Butter:
- Sprinkle cacao powder, protein powder (if using)
- Add almond butter into the milk.
Add Frozen Fruit:
- Drop in frozen banana slices and mango chunks. (If not frozen, add a couple of ice cubes.)
Blend Smoothly:
- Pulse to break chunks, then blend on high for 1–2 minutes until thick, creamy, and smooth.
- Scrape down sides if needed.
Taste & Adjust:
- Check sweetness and thickness.
- Add honey if needed, or more milk for looser texture.
- For thicker, add extra banana.
Serve Erewhon-Style:
- Swirl almond butter inside the glass, pour smoothie, and top with cacao nibs, granola, or mango cubes.
- Optional: drizzle chocolate syrup or add whipped coconut cream for indulgence.
Notes
Tips for the Perfect Travis Scott Smoothie:
- Use frozen fruit, not fresh with ice. Frozen banana and mango create that thick, Erewhon-style creaminess that ice can't replicate — ice just dilutes. Slice and freeze your bananas when they're spotty-ripe for maximum sweetness.
- Blend for at least 90 seconds. Cacao powder and protein powder need time to fully incorporate — under-blending leaves a gritty texture. Start on pulse to break chunks, then run on high until completely smooth.
- Layer in order: liquids → powders → nut butter → frozen fruit. Adding liquid first prevents powders from clumping at the bottom and gives every ingredient the best chance to blend evenly.
- Ripe banana is non-negotiable. Avoid green or just-yellow bananas — they make the smoothie chalky and starchy. The spottier the banana, the sweeter and creamier the result without any added sugar.
- For Erewhon presentation: swirl almond butter inside the glass before pouring, then top with cacao nibs, a slice of mango, and a drizzle of honey or chocolate. The garnish is half the experience.
- Make it a meal prep smoothie: pre-bag the frozen banana, mango, and cacao powder in individual zip-lock bags. When you want one, dump a bag into the blender with milk and blend. Breakfast is done in under 2 minutes.