High Protein Ferrero Rocher Smoothie - Chocolate Hazelnut Power Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened milk (almond, oat, or dairy)
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 frozen banana (for creaminess and natural sweetness)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tablespoons roasted hazelnuts or 1 tablespoon hazelnut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup, honey, or 1–2 pitted dates (optional, to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Ice cubes as needed (for a thicker, colder smoothie)
- Optional add-ins: 1 teaspoon chia seeds, a dash of espresso, or 1 square dark chocolate (70%+) for extra richness
Instructions
- Prep the base: Add milk, protein powder, cocoa, vanilla, and salt to the blender first so they mix evenly.
- Build the creaminess: Add frozen banana, Greek yogurt, and hazelnuts or hazelnut butter.
- Sweeten smartly: Add maple syrup, honey, or dates only if needed. Start with less and adjust after blending.
- Blend smooth: Blend on high for 30–45 seconds. Add ice for thickness and blend again until silky.
- Taste and tweak: If it’s too thick, splash in more milk. If you want a stronger chocolate hit, add a little more cocoa.
- Serve: Pour into a chilled glass. Top with a sprinkle of crushed hazelnuts or shaved dark chocolate if you want a “truffle” finish.