Hot Chocolate Smoothie
As winter’s chill settles in and the days grow shorter, there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm mug filled with velvety, indulgent hot chocolate. But what if we told you there’s a delightful twist to this classic beverage that adds a refreshing and healthful spin? Enter the Hot Chocolate Smoothie – a marriage of rich cocoa goodness and the creamy allure of a traditional smoothie that comes from the oats added to this.
At the heart of our Hot Chocolate Smoothie is, of course, the star ingredient – chocolate. We are using both cocoa powder and dark chocolate in this recipe. And along with this, we are using rolled oats to make it into a healthy smoothie. For sweetening, you can use honey or maple syrup or even sugar if you prefer. All the ingredients are first blended together and then heated to thicken to a nice smoothie consistency.
The Hot Chocolate Smoothie isn’t just a recipe; it’s an invitation to unleash your creativity too. Feel free to experiment with variations – add a scoop of protein powder for an extra energy boost, toss in some chia seeds for a delightful crunch, or even sprinkle a handful of crushed nuts on top for a decadent finish.
Hot Chocolate Smoothie
Course: DrinksDifficulty: Easy1
servings5
minutes5
minutes10
minutesTreat yourself to the cozy bliss of this Hot Chocolate Smoothie!
Ingredients
Rolled Oats – ¼ cup
Honey/Maple Syrup – 1-2 tbsp
Cocoa Powder – 2 tbsp
Chocolate Chips – 1 tbsp
Vanilla Essence – ½ tsp
Milk – 1.25 cups
Directions
- Into a blender jar, add rolled oats, honey/maple syrup, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, vanilla essence and milk. Blend everything together till smooth.
- Heat the blended mixture till it starts thickening.
- Pour into serving glass and garnish with shaved chocolate or chocolate chips and oats, dry fruits etc.
