Chocolate Smoothie
Get the step-by-step instructions on how to make a nutritious and creamy chocolate smoothie.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Calories: 314kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 ½ frozen bananas (sliced)
Instructions
- Put oat milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and frozen bananas into a blender. Secure lid.Place ingredients into the blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth.Start the blender on LOW speed for 10 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for a full minute.
- Pour smoothie into a cup. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best tasting and healthiest smoothie, use high-quality cocoa powder without added sweeteners.
- Oat milk tastes best in this recipe, but you can use any milk you prefer, including dairy versions.
- Always use ripe bananas with a yellow peel and some dark spots. Avoid unripe bananas, which are firm and have green peels.
- Before freezing bananas, cut them into coins first. This will make it easier for your blender to break down. Never add whole frozen bananas to your blender.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, add another tablespoon of cocoa powder. You can also use chocolate protein powder as an add-in.
- Add a splash of oat milk if the smoothie is too thick. Blend for another 10 seconds to combine.
- Store leftover chocolate smoothie in an airtight glass jar or container. Drink the smoothie within 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 4mg