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This Blueberry Hazelnut chocolate smoothie bowl is delicious with layers of flavor. Topped with Vega protein Peanut Butter cups. gluten-free vegan recipeĀ
Smoothies, protein or not, are one of the things we have just recently started to add to our days. Its just happens to be something that we could never make a time slot for in the day. Breakfasts are usually substantial, savory and hot. Be it Indian breakfasts of Chilla/Pudla, Savory Oats, Upma etc or scrambles, pancakes, french toasts, hummus sandwiches, all served up with a big cup of thick creamy chai. I eat my lunches hot and hubbs prefers hot but does a big salad sometimes at work. Same goes for dinner. Late afternoon snack time gets filled up with nutty snacks, granola bars or fruits. this year, because of his hiking, his calorie and protein intake and hence his appetite has gone up. And that gives me an opportunity to hand him a smoothie in the morning after the lazy breakfast.
We are very picky when it comes to the taste and texture of the protein powders. Some of them can be such a put off with the extra chalky taste. I usually always add so much more to the smoothie to mask the off taste if any, else we both might fall off the smoothie bandwagon. This is one of the current favorite in the house. Berries + Chocolate Hazelnut butter + Hemp + protein (optional).
Add a bit more non dairy milk or ice for a drinkable smoothie, or keep it thick and top with fresh berries and seeds for a smoothie bowl.
Reading this week.
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Blueberry Hazelnut Chocolate Hemp Smoothie bowl with Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Snack bars.
This Blueberry Hazelnut chocolate smoothie bowl is delicious with layers of flavor. Topped with Vega protein Peanut Butter cups. gluten-free vegan recipe
IngredientsĀ Ā
For the Smoothie
- 1 to 1.5 cups frozen blueberries
- 1 packet Vega chocolate smoothie or chocolate protein powder
- 3/4 cup non dairy milk
- 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 2 Tbsp chocolate hazelnut butter, Justin's or use plain hazelnut or other nut butter
- 3 Tbsp vanilla ice cream , or 1 small frozen banana
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, optoinal
Toppings
- Hemp seeds
- blueberries
- chopped Vega peanut butter cup snack bars or regular peanut butter cups
InstructionsĀ
- Blend everything under smoothie until smooth. Pour or scoop into serving bowls.
- Top with hemp seeds, blueberries and pb snack bars or other toppings of choice.
- Eat up!
- Or blend with a bit more non dairy milk or ice cubes and drink up.
Notes
nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 173mg, Potassium: 246mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 250IU, Vitamin C: 7.9mg, Calcium: 233mg, Iron: 3.9mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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vanilla protein!
Vanilla Sport Performance Protein is fab! Iām anxious to try more of their products.
Iāve only had Vega in a smoothie I got from a juice bar. It was a vanilla protein powder, I think. So I guess thatās my favorite š
Definitely excited to try the new Vega bars ā big fan of the sports performance ones so far. Thanks for the giveaway š
I havenāt tried them! But Iām going to use them in my upcoming half marathon training for sure.
I just bought the vanilla shake last week. My first Vega purchase. Its hard to restrain mysely from having it everyday. Its so good and the texture is not wacky at all.
ive never had a chance to try one! but mango sounds yum
I have not tried or heard of them but would be very interested in their protein smoothie as I am always trying to find new ways to get protein into my diet, being Vegan. Love the fact it is Non GMO! Canāt wait to try. JN
Right now it is the Mango one, the vanilla is pretty good. Anything to mask the taste of the greens.
No surprise here ā love the chocolate powder. The vanilla is super, too. I love how you used the protein bars :-).