Chocolate Oatmeal Smoothie

Chocolate for breakfast? I vote yes! Woah, woah…put down the snickers bar.  I’m talking about unsweetened, antioxidant-rich cocoa powder.

Not only is cocoa a natural source of caffeine (a morning’s best friend) but when combined with ripe berries and bananas it becomes a cool, creamy and deliciously healthy breakfast.  Want more?

Health Benefits of Cocoa Powder:

• High in Flavanoids:  Cocoa contains a powerful antioxidant known as flavanoids that may help reduce blood pressure, lower your risk of stroke and heart disease.
• Boosts Serotonin Levels:  When cocoa is consumed, the body releases serotonin, a hormone that helps reduce stress and can increase your mood.
• Nutrient Rich: Cocoa is a very concentrated source of nutrients including magnesium, copper and iron.

Your straw is waiting.

Chocolate Oatmeal Smoothie

 

Author: Liz DellaCroce | The Lemon Bowl

Nutrition Information

• Serves: 1

• Serving size: 1
• Calories: 347

• Fat: 4.7g
• Saturated fat: .9g
• Carbohydrates: 59g
• Sodium: 134mg
• Fiber: 20.4g
• Protein: 23.6g
• Cholesterol: 0

Recipe type: Drinks

Prep time:  10 mins

Total time:  10 mins

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Ingredients

• ½ c berries of choice (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
• ½ banana
• ¼ c oats
• 2 c spinach (or any leafy greens)
• ½ tbs cocoa powder
• 2 scoops protein powder – chocolate or vanilla
• ⅓ c Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp flaxseed – optional
• 1 tsp psyillium husk – optional
• ½ c water
• handful ice

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and puree until smooth.

Notes

Excellent source of Vitamins C and A, good source Iron and Calcium

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