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Chocolate and Oat Smoothie with mint sprig

Chocolate, Banana and Oat Smoothie

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A delicious, creamy smoothie with homemade chocolate and hazelnut spread. A wonderful to begin your day or to satisfy that mid-afternoon energy slump.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 454

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

Method
 

The evening before;
  1. Slice one medium sized banana, pop it into a freezer bag or suitable container and put in the freezer.
  2. 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.
  3. Add 1/2 cup (125ml) of almond milk and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
  4. Place in the fridge overnight.
The following morning;
  1. Take the pot out of the fridge and the banana out of the freezer.
  2. 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.
  3. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 338mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 9gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 363mgIron: 3mg

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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