Chocolate, Banana and Oat Smoothie
A delicious, creamy smoothie with homemade chocolate and hazelnut spread. A wonderful to begin your day or to satisfy that mid-afternoon energy slump.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chocolate and hazelnut spread use 2 tablespoon for a richer flavour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup adjust sweetness to your personal taste
- 1 cup almond milk
- sprinkle of cinnamon, optional
Instructions
The evening before;
- Slice one medium sized banana, pop it into a freezer bag or suitable container and put in the freezer.
- Add 1/2 cup of rolled oats to a small container, along with 1 tbsp of maple syrup, one or 2 tablespoons of homemade chocolate and hazelnut spread along with 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Add 1/2 cup (125ml) of almond milk and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Place in the fridge overnight.
The following morning;
- Take the pot out of the fridge and the banana out of the freezer.
- Add everything to the blender along with the remaining 1/2 (125 ml) cup of almond milk and blend until everything is smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy.
Notes
If your smoothie is too thick for your liking then thin it down with a little more milk. Stir and enjoy!
This smoothie may be made gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free oats.
This Smoothie may also be dairy-free if you use non-dairy milk and ensure that the chocolate and hazelnut spread is dairy free. Substitue a tablespoon dairy-free cocoa is this is not possible.
It is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets if you use vegan and vegetarian suitable milk.
Note: Nutritional Information is computer generated and is intended as a guideline only.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 3mg
