Description
A creamy and delicious Chocolate Banana Smoothie that combines frozen banana, milk, oats, nut butter, and cocoa powder for a nutritious and indulgent treat. Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack, this smoothie is easy to make and quick to blend.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 large banana (frozen)
- ½ cup milk
- â…“ cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ Tbsp nut butter
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp chocolate chips (Mini, Optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Freeze the banana: Peel the banana and freeze it for at least 2 hours or overnight to ensure a thick, creamy texture for your smoothie.
- Blend ingredients: Add the frozen banana, milk, rolled oats, nut butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract into a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the smoothie into a glass. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top as an optional garnish for an extra chocolatey touch. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Use frozen banana to achieve a thick and cold smoothie without using ice.
- You can substitute nut butter with almond, peanut, or cashew butter depending on preference.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based milk like almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Rolled oats add fiber and help keep you full longer, but you can omit if desired.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a little honey or maple syrup if needed.
