A thick chocolate-milkshake-style smoothie with rolled oats, cocoa and protein powder – around 30g of protein and slow-release energy that keeps you full until lunch.
Add 1 tbsp peanut butter for a chocolate-PB version, or swap half the milk for cooled coffee for a mocha.
Chocolate Oat Protein Smoothie
Rolled oats, cocoa powder, protein powder and frozen banana blended into a thick, creamy high-protein breakfast smoothie.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Grind the oats dry
Blend the rolled oats alone for 10-15 seconds until they form a fine flour.
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Load the blender
Add the milk, frozen banana, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Add ice only if the banana is fresh.
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Blend until glossy
Blend on high for 45-60 seconds, stopping once to scrape the sides, until smooth and shiny.
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Adjust and serve
Thin with a splash of milk or thicken with ice as needed. Pour into a tall glass, dust with cocoa and serve, or rest 5 minutes for a thicker texture.
Note
Grinding the oats dry before adding liquid is essential for a silky texture. The smoothie thickens as it sits - shake with a splash of milk if refrigerated.
