This Hazelnut Chocolate Smoothie Bowl is a wholesome, hearty, and delicious way to start your day. Made in just 5 minutes, it's a smoothie that is packed with fiber, protein, and powerful superfoods for a meal that will fuel you up for hours.
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This post is sponsored by Detox Organics. All thoughts are 100% my own.
I will go out on a limb and say that there are not two things that go together better than chocolate and hazelnuts. The combination is heavenly. It makes for a delicious raw cheesecake or cream pie. And, of course, there's a reason it's everyone's favorite sweet spread. Because it's just so good! I hope you can agree.
Because of my love for chocolate and hazelnuts, I've decided to create a breakfast recipe that celebrates these flavors. And I think you're going to love it. This Hazelnut Chocolate Smoothie Bowl is not only DELICIOUS, but it's packed with beneficial superfoods, healthy fats, fiber, and protein for a wholesome meal to start your day.
Let's take a closer look at this Hazelnut Chocolate Smoothie Bowl.
What is a Smoothie Bowl
A smoothie bowl is a thick smoothie (think soft serve ice cream) made with a base of fruits, veggies, and other healthy mix-ins such as a variety of superfoods, supplement powders, and yogurt.
Because of its thick consistency, it is served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon. Smoothie bowls are often topped with a variety of fruits, nuts, seeds, and granola.
Recommended Ingredients & Equipment
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Bananas - Make sure your bananas are frozen to ensure the right ice cream-like consistency. To freeze the bananas, peel and chop ripe bananas into 1″ pieces. Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet. When frozen all the way through transfer the banana pieces to a ziplock bag.
- Hazelnuts - Soak your hazelnuts for at least 30 minutes so that they blend up properly.
- Detox Organics Chocolate Superfoods - Each scoop of Detox Organics contains a powerful combination of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and plants that are raw, 100% certified organic, and vegan. And somehow, they make it delicious; a supplement powder with no grainy or weird aftertaste. Read more about it below.
- Hemp Seeds
- Non-Dairy Milk - And non-dairy milk will do. I recommend soy or hazelnut milk.
- Medjool Dates
- Toppings - I like to top my smoothie bowls with hazelnuts, cacao nibs, and hemp seeds.
Detox Organics Superfoods
Detox Organics is a superfood powder that works as a 3-phase supplement alkalizing and detoxifying the body while providing digestive support. This supplement removes harmful toxins, reduces inflammation, eases digestion, and supports healthy immunity - all in one delicious chocolate powder! Rather than being filled with unnatural ingredients, Detox Organics works with your body's own natural detoxification system to eliminate toxins and decrease inflammation through whole, natural, and healthy foods.
Not only does the chocolate superfood supplement add delicious flavor to your morning smoothie bowls, but it also:
Aids in the elimination of toxins
Maintains a natural pH balance within your body
Supports detoxification
Boosts energy
Reduces inflammation
Promotes weight loss
Eases digestion
That just to name a few of its many benefits!
I love this product and I highly recommend you check it out. Detox Organics can be used daily in your morning smoothies or mixed with 10-12 ounces of water or your favorite non-dairy milk.
Recommended Equipment
For this recipe, all you need is a blender. I recommend a high-powered blender, like a Vitamix. (<<affiliate links)
Check out the full list of my recommended kitchen tools and gadgets.
How to Make a Smoothie Bowl
Step One – Blend your Ingredients
Smoothie bowls are super simple to make! The key to a good smoothie bowl is keeping the consistency thick (think soft serve) so that your smoothie that can be eaten with a spoon.
To make this recipe, blend the ingredients together in a blender until you have a thick, creamy consistency.
Step Two – Top and Serve
Pour your smoothie it into a bowl, top it with your favorite toppings, and enjoy it with a spoon!
Serving And Storing
Serve your smoothie immediately! Top with a variety of toppings such as granola, hemp hearts, and cacao nibs.
Do you have any leftover smoothie? Freeze it in popsicle molds for a healthy midday snack.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure your bananas are completely frozen to ensure the right ice cream-like consistency. To freeze the bananas, peel and chop ripe bananas into 1" pieces. Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet. When frozen all the way through transfer the banana pieces to a ziplock bag. Return to the freezer and store for up to three months. When ready to use, just toss them in your blender with the rest of your smoothie ingredients.
- This smoothie bowl allows for a lot of variation. Substitute hazelnuts for any kind of nut, use your favorite non-dairy milk of choice, and top with your favorite toppings. For best results, add 1 scoop or one packet of Detox Organics to this recipe to give it a rich chocolate taste while providing you with all kinds of health benefits.
- This chocolate smoothie bowl should be eaten immediately! Eat with a spoon or omit the toppings, add another ½ cup of milk, and enjoy through a straw!
More Smoothie Bowl Recipes
Chocolate Smoothie Bowl with Hazelnut and Hemp
Ingredients
Smoothie
- 1 large frozen bananas
- 1 tbsp. hazelnuts, soaked 30 minutes
- 1 scoop Detox Organics Chocolate Superfoods or 1 single packet, (about 1 ½ tbsp)
- 1 tbsp. hemp seeds
- ¼-1/3 cup non-dairy milk
- 2 large medjool dates, pitted
Toppings
- 2 tsp. hazelnuts, chopped
- 1 tsp. cacao nibs
- 1 tsp. hemp seeds
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the hazelnuts. In a high-powered blend together all the smoothie ingredients until completely smooth. To start, use only ¼ cup of milk. Add more if necessary but try and keep the smoothie as thick as possible. You want a soft-serve ice cream-like consistency.
- Pour into a large bowl and top with desired toppings. Serve immediately
Notes
- Make sure your bananas are completely frozen to ensure the right ice cream-like consistency. To freeze the bananas, peel and chop ripe bananas into 1" pieces. Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet. When frozen all the way through transfer the banana pieces to a ziplock bag. Return to the freezer and store for up to three months. When ready to use, just toss them in your blender with the rest of your smoothie ingredients.
- This smoothie bowl allows for a lot of variation. Substitute hazelnuts for any kind of nut, use your favorite non-dairy milk of choice, and top with your favorite toppings. For best results, add 1 scoop or one packet of Detox Organics to this recipe to give it a rich chocolate taste while providing you with all kinds of health benefits.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a 14-year (and counting) vegan, professionally trained photographer, former pastry chef, founder of My Darling Vegan, and author of the
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