Description
Energizing chocolate oatmeal power smoothie blends hearty nutrients with rich cocoa flavors. Wellness seekers will appreciate this quick, nourishing drink that provides sustained morning energy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (470 ml) spinach or leafy greens
- ½ cup (120 ml) berries of choice (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
- ½ banana
- ¼ cup (60 ml) oats
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp flaxseed (optional)
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- Ice (to thicken)
Instructions
- Prepare Equipment: Select a high-performance blender with razor-sharp blades designed to pulverize frozen ingredients and create ultra-smooth textures.
- Layer Ingredients: Begin with frozen berries and banana as the foundational base, strategically positioning them at the bottom to optimize blending efficiency.
- Add Dry Components: Incorporate rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, and a whisper of cinnamon, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Introduce Liquid Elements: Pour cold water and pure vanilla extract, allowing the liquid to cascade around the dry and frozen ingredients to facilitate seamless blending.
- Integrate Nutritional Boosters: Gently fold in fresh leafy greens, ensuring they’re thoroughly washed and minimally chopped to preserve maximum nutritional integrity.
- Blend and Emulsify: Secure the blender lid and pulse on high-intensity setting for 45-60 seconds, creating a velvety smooth consistency with no detectable ingredient chunks.
- Final Touch: Pause midway to scrape down the sides, guaranteeing complete ingredient integration, then pour the vibrant smoothie into a chilled glass and consume immediately for peak flavor and nutritional potency.
Notes
- Maximize Blending Power: Use a high-performance blender with sharp blades to guarantee smooth texture and fully break down frozen fruits and dense ingredients.
- Strategic Ingredient Layering: Start with frozen fruits at the bottom to create a solid base, ensuring smoother blending and creamy consistency.
- Boost Nutritional Punch: Incorporate ground flaxseed and leafy greens to elevate the smoothie’s nutritional profile with essential omega-3s and additional vitamins.
- Temperature and Texture Trick: Add 4-5 ice cubes and blend for 45-60 seconds to achieve a perfectly chilled, refreshing drink with optimal thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg