Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 banana (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Old Fashioned oats (optional)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy, oat milk, or almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup ice
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and break the banana into smaller pieces to help with blending.
- Blend Smoothie: Place the frozen strawberries, banana pieces, oats (if using), cocoa powder, almond butter, milk, maple syrup or honey, and ice into a blender. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. Add a splash more milk if the mixture is too thick for blending smoothly.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into glasses and, if desired, sprinkle with chopped dark chocolate for added texture and flavor.
- Storage: Serve immediately for the best taste and texture, or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving if stored.
Notes
- The oats are optional but add extra fiber and make the smoothie more filling.
- Use milk of choice depending on dietary preferences or restrictions.
- Adjust sweetness by using more or less maple syrup or honey, or omit sweetener if preferred.
- Adding the chopped dark chocolate as a garnish adds a rich texture and enhances the chocolate flavor.
- If stored, the smoothie may thicken; stir well before drinking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
