Hazelnut and chocolate smoothie bowl

Thick and creamy, with a hint of Nutella, this chocolate and hazelnut smoothie bowl is unbelievably good. My kids think they’re getting chocolate pudding for breakfast and they can’t quite believe their luck.

Yet, it’s packed with healthy ingredients like:

• banana
• tahini or nut butter
• hazelnuts, and
• flax or chia seeds

Add in a few dates for sweetness, some oat milk and some cocoa powder (or use cacao to be even healthier) and you have a smooth, tasty treat that the whole family can enjoy for breakfast.

So easy to make

Provided that you have a blender* it’s very easy to make a smoothie bowl.

In fact, it’s exactly the same as making a smoothie.

1. Chuck the ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Enjoy!

The only difference is that you add less liquid to your smoothie bowl to make it thicker. And you eat it with a spoon rather than drinking from a glass or through a straw.

What should you serve with a smoothie bowl?

For me, a smoothie bowl is all about the toppings. And there are so many delicious ingredients you can add to the top of your bowl to make it really wonderful.

Here are some of our favourites;

• blueberries
• raspberries
• chopped hazelnuts
• pecans
• walnuts
• flaked almonds
• granola
• chocolate chips
• sunflower or pumpkin seeds
• goji berries
• desiccated coconut
• chia or flax seeds
• nut butter
• tahini

What do you like to add to your smoothie bowl?

Suitable for vegans

Yes. This chocolate and hazelnut smoothie bowl is free from dairy and other animal ingredients and is therefore suitable for vegans.

I have used oat milk to make my smoothie bowl but you can use any plant-based milk you like.

What ingredients do you need to make this hazelnut and chocolate smoothie bowl?

You will need the following ingredients:

• 30g hazelnuts, soaked 
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (or cacao or raw cacao powder)
• 2 frozen sliced bananas*
• 1 tablespoon tahini (or nut butter)
• 1 tablespoon flax seeds or chia seeds, optional
• 2 dates, chopped 
• 150ml-200ml oat milk, or milk of your choice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Freezing bananas

When freezing bananas it is best to slice them first then freeze on a tray or something flat for one hour. After that time they will be semi-frozen and can be transferred to a freezer bag or box.

This will stop them from sticking together and will make it easier for your blender to handle them.

If you're looking for more recipes that use frozen bananas you might like this easy banana "nice" cream or this two ingredient strawberry "nice" cream.

Do you need any special equipment to make a smoothie bowl?

You will need a blender* to make this recipe.

Can you make this in advance?

Yes, you can make this the night before and store in the fridge in the airtight container.

If you have any leftovers these can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

More smoothie recipes you might like 

• PBJ smoothie
• Healthy strawberry milkshake
• Green smoothie
• Tropical cauliflower smoothie
• Carrot smoothie
• Coffee smoothie (not for the kids!)

Some of these recipes are on my vegan food blog, Cook Veggielicious.

Chocolate lovers might like also like this chocolate hummus or my healthy hot chocolate recipe.

How to make hazelnut and chocolate smoothie bowl

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Hazelnut and chocolate smoothie bowl

Serve up a chocolate smoothie bowl for breakfast and you’ll get smiles all round! Deceptively healthy, this chocolate smoothie bowl is irresistible. A breakfast treat that the whole family can enjoy. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine British, Vegan

Servings 2

Calories 349 kcal

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

 

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• 30 g hazelnuts soaked
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder or cacao or raw cacao powder
• 2 frozen sliced bananas
• 1 tablespoon tahini or nut butter
• 1 tablespoon flax seeds or chia seeds, optional
• 2 dates chopped
• 150 ml oat milk (you may need up to 200ml) or milk of your choice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To serve

• Blueberries
• Chia seeds
• Hazelnuts
• Or toppings of your choice

Instructions

 

• First soak your hazelnuts in boiling water for 20 minutes.
• Drain and place in your blender along with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 frozen sliced bananas, 1 tablespoon tahini (or nut butter), 1 tablespoon flax or chia seeds, 2 chopped dates, 150ml oat milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• Blend until smooth. Check the thickness - you are looking for the consistency of a very thick milkshake*. If you prefer it to be a bit thinner add a little more milk and blend again.
• Serve with your favourite toppings.

Notes

1. *If it is too thin add more frozen banana
2. Nutritional information is intended as a guide and is approximate. It does not include serving suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 43mgPotassium: 764mgFiber: 9gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 3mg

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