Description
A delicious and nutritious chocolate protein smoothie that’s perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (Can sub for ground flax)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)
- 3/4 cup milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, peanut butter, and milk to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk.
- If it is too thin, either add more oats or some ice.
- Transfer to a glass and enjoy.
Notes
- This smoothie can be customized with your choice of milk or nut butter.
- For added sweetness, you can add a banana or use flavored protein powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg