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Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Recipe

Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie - Creamy, Nutty, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Frozen banana: For creaminess and natural sweetness.
  • Milk of choice: Almond, oat, dairy, or soy. Aim for 1 to 1 1/4 cups.
  • Hazelnut butter: 1 to 2 tablespoons, or substitute almond butter if needed.
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1 to 2 tablespoons, depending on how chocolatey you like it.
  • Pure vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon for a smoother flavor.
  • Maple syrup or honey (optional): 1 to 2 teaspoons, to taste.
  • Sea salt: A small pinch to bring out the chocolate flavor.
  • Ice cubes (optional): For extra chill and thickness.
  • Protein add-in (optional): Chocolate or vanilla protein powder, 1 scoop.
  • Extras (optional): Chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or oats for more fiber and body.

Instructions
 

  • Prep your banana: Slice and freeze ripe bananas ahead of time. This gives the smoothie a thick, milkshake-like texture.
  • Add liquids first: Pour the milk into your blender. Starting with liquid helps the blades catch everything smoothly.
  • Layer the rest: Add frozen banana, hazelnut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, a pinch of salt, and any optional add-ins like protein powder or seeds.
  • Blend until silky: Start low, then increase to high for 30–60 seconds. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk. If it’s too thin, toss in a few ice cubes or another chunk of frozen banana.
  • Taste and adjust: If you want more sweetness, add a small drizzle of maple syrup or honey and blend again. For deeper chocolate flavor, add another teaspoon of cocoa.
  • Serve right away: Pour into a chilled glass. For a café-style touch, dust the top with cocoa powder or shave a bit of dark chocolate over it.