A healthy spin on an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, this smoothie is packed with protein and full of rich, chocolate flavor.
I’m not sure where the time went by my littlest one just turned six months old. How the HECK did that happen so quickly?! Everyone jokes that he is always smiling.Admittedly, he is a super chill, friendly and smiley baby.
He is the token laid-back second kid that tricks you into wanting a third. While he is usually in good spirits, he is also cutting teeth and it has been a royal pain in his mouth. As a result, he isn’t sleeping very well and we are back to 2-3 feedings a night.
Mama is exhausted and apparently I’m also starving because this Salted Chocolate Oatmeal Smoothie is exactly what I was craving during a recent 4am nursing session. The very next morning I woke up and made this smoothie to satisfy my craving. Man, did it hit the spot!
Rich cocoa flavor is sweetened naturally with a ripe banana and blended with creamy yogurt and oats to create a guilt-free smoothie that tastes more like a cookie than breakfast. If you love salt and chocolate as much as I do, be sure to check out my Lemon Shortbread with Salted Chocolate Drizzle and Chocolate Dipped Oranges with Sea Salt.
Your straw is waiting.
Salted Chocolate Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup plain low fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup oats (old fashioned or quick cooking)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 scoops chocolate protein protein (+ 1 cup water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ice to thicken
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. Start with a handful of ice and add more until you've reached desired consistency.
Sarah
Trying this smoothie for lunch today. It’s quite good. I used hemp powder instead of protein powder, and it’s still pretty tasty. nice recipe.
Liz DellaCroce
So glad you enjoyed it Sarah!
Hillary
Is this entire smoothie 240 calories, i.e. how it is written? Is 16 oz. a serving? Is it 8 oz? Confuse with servings vs. calories
Liz DellaCroce
16 ounces is a serving which is 240 calories. The whole blender makes 32 ounces. :)
Whitney
What can be used instead of the banana? Thanks in advance!
Liz DellaCroce
You could just skip it or add more yogurt or even try an avocado!
W
Hi! Any substitute for the banana? I just don’t eat them… Thanks in advance! :)
Liz DellaCroce
How about avocado?
Amber
Love! Perfect for a guilt-free dessert craving.
Liz DellaCroce
Yes exactly!!
Rose
Do you need to cook the oatmeal first?
Liz DellaCroce
No I just add the raw oats! So good!!
Katy
Sounds amazing! I was wondering if there was a substitute for the protein powder as i have none at the moment and I have my eye on this for breakfast tomorrow! :)
Liz DellaCroce
How about a scoop of peanut butter or almond butter?? Enjoy!
Joanne
How does he keep getting cuter and cuter and CUTER?!
And now I want something salted chocolatey for breakfast! Great smoothie.
Liz DellaCroce
Awww thank you so much!!! He lights up my life!!
Amelia @ Eating Made Easy
Sleep regressions are the worst!!! Hang in there, Mama. In the meantime, fueling up on this smoothie doesn’t look half bad ;)
Liz DellaCroce
THE WORST! He has gotten better this week…finally. How are you doing??
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic
Precious baby boy! He is such a cutie. Congrats!
I love the ingredients you put in this smoothie, making it tomorrow morning.
Liz DellaCroce
How did you like it??
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic
Loved it !!!
Susan
Jacob is clearly still as mischievous now as he was when he was born! Also as cute.
This smoothie sounds wonderful – definitely something I’ll make. I will use plain Greek yogurt in it because that’s all I buy, and that will increase the protein. Which is good for me. Thanks for a great post.
Is there any way to get the nutrition info to print with the recipe? I like to keep the nutrition info with the recipe. Thanks.
Liz DellaCroce
Hi Susan! When you print the recipe, the Nutrition Facts automatically print on the bottom of the page. Do you see it? It’s not in the box like on the website but it’s listed there. Let me know if you can’t find. As for Jacob, you hit the nail on the head! He is mischievous alright although he’s also really sweet and easy going. :)
Susan
Hi Liz,
I’m embarrassed to say that I did finally notice that, not too long after I’d asked the question. Thank you for being patient with me. :-)
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch
What a sweet little cutie!!! And that smoothie looks amazing!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Robyn! He’s a total ham!
Becca from ItsYummi!
Oh my GAH! I know I keep saying that when I see his photos, but words just don’t come out right when I see that smile and those cheeks! Oh yeah… and that smoothie looks amazing too, but OH MY GAH! <3
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you so much Becca!!
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker
Awww he is the cutest little thing ever!! My first daughter was calm and laid back then I thought of having another one and the 2nd one is the total opposite!
Liz DellaCroce
So funny how different kids are!!! hahah
Olivia (Primavera Kitchen)
OMG your baby is so so so cute. I love his cheeks ;-)
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you Olivia!
Rachel Cooks
Jacob is SO handsome! Doesn’t time go by even quicker the second time around?
Also, I think I’m looking at my breakfast tomorrow!
Liz DellaCroce
YES it goes by so much faster!!! It’s no wonder people keep having third and fourth kids. ;) xo
How to Philosophize with Cake
That sounds delicious! And love the baby pictures, so cute. :)
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you!
Kelly
This seems more like a dessert than a healthy smoothie! I think I might be making this for breakfast tomorrow! Yum!
Liz DellaCroce
It totally counts as a dessert! :)
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files
I’ve been obsessing with smoothies lately as it is always my post workout snack and I’m usually dying of heat. I can’t wait to try this tomorrow morning! Yum!
Liz DellaCroce
This is perfect post workout!!
julia
He is so cute! Just when you think those little babies are sleeping through the night they throw you for a loop. I hate teething–Will was never a good teether so it makes me nervous for what will come with Andrew. :(
And..this smoothie looks awesome! Perfect pick me up.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh man tell me about it. I am so ready for him to sleep more than 4 hours again!! Hang in there mama!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
I love breakfasts that include a bit of protein and fiber so this fits the bill, and it looks like it would be great for a busy morning like we had around here today.
Liz DellaCroce
Yes I always try to incorporate protein and fiber as well – it’s the only way to keep me full!
Gaby
This looks like my kind of smoothie!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks sista!!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
Happy Half Birthday to your cutie pants! Seriously, those cheeks. I can’t stand it!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you – he is such a ham!!
Cookin Canuck
How is he 6 months old already?! And such a cutie, that boy!
This smoothie sounds unbelievably good. I don’t have the excuse of sleep deprivation, but I’m going to be craving this anyways. :)
Liz DellaCroce
It has FLOWN by, Dara!! Make it stop!!
Kristen
He’s such a little heartbreaker!
Liz DellaCroce
Is there a way to pause time? I’m thinking no.. :(
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
This looks so yummy and healthy. It would definitely do the trick on those super early mornings when I don’t feel like making a big breakfast!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes this is perfect for that!
anne
I am not normally a smoothie person, but holy cow, this looks fantastic!
Now I suppose I actually need to buy a blender :)
Liz DellaCroce
YES!!! This is more like dessert in a glass. ;)
Liz
Love that smiling baby face! I had to laugh when I saw your link for SU on facebook…you know I need caffeine when this “CAT: FOOD Tags:” made me think you were blogging about cat food. Your fabulous smoothie is much more appealing.
Liz DellaCroce
hahaha that’s too funny!!! Thanks so much!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
TOTALLY dying over those pics of your little boy – I just want to eat him!
Don’t worry, I won’t. I’ll eat this smoothie instead…LOVE that you health-i-fied an oatmeal cookie! Pinned :)
Liz DellaCroce
Please don’t eat him!! :) hahahahha