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Chocolate, Cacao and Oat Smoothie

Name: Chocolate, Cacao and Oat Smoothie
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 300 g unsweetened almond milk; 30 g chocolate-flavored protein powder; 40 g rolled oats; 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 frozen banana

Intense chocolate flavor without added sugar. Ideal post-workout. High-protein diet recipe, ready in 5 minutes.

⏱ 5 min

📋 2 min prep

🔥 2 min cook

🍽 1 servings

🔥 420 kcal · calories per serving

easy

Intense chocolate flavor without added sugar. Ideal post-workout.

Ingredients

How many are you cooking for?

Original recipe for 1 servings

300 g unsweetened almond milk
30 g chocolate-flavored protein powder
40 g rolled oats
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 frozen banana

Step by step

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Step 1 Cook

Blend all ingredients for 30 seconds. Use a clean container and mix until fully combined.
Step 2 Serve

Serve immediately. Keep chilled until serving so the flavors settle.
Step 3 Serve

Adjust seasoning with salt and serve freshly made Chocolate, Cacao and Oat Smoothie hot or cold as desired.

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for 2–3 days. Serve cold; no need to reheat. Do not freeze.

Chef tips

Prep the night before when you can: it saves morning time.
Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste just before serving.
For meal prep, keep crunchy toppings separate.

Allergens

Gluten
Dairy

Diet

🥬 Vegetarian

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: lactose products in recipe

Use: unsweetened plant-based alternative (soy yogurt, oat milk or vegan cheese)

Why: Lactose provides protein and creaminess; plant-based versions maintain texture without casein.

Tip: Choose unsweetened options and adjust seasoning: sometimes an extra pinch is needed.

Other variations

Lighter version: reduce oil to 1 tablespoon and increase vegetables in Chocolate, Cacao and Oat Smoothie.
Batch cook: double the quantities and store in containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Blend all ingredients for 30 seconds. Use a clean container and mix until fully combined.
2 Serve immediately. Keep chilled until serving so the flavors settle.
3 Adjust seasoning with salt and serve freshly made Chocolate, Cacao and Oat Smoothie hot or cold as desired.