This Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie makes a delightful start to the day — creamy and rich like ice cream, but wholesome enough for breakfast. Serve it in a bowl and finish with your favorite toppings for a satisfying morning treat.
Prepare individual chocolate smoothie bowls so everyone can customize with the add-ins suggested below. It’s an easy, feel-good breakfast the whole family will enjoy.
Children love having “dessert” for breakfast, and you’ll appreciate that this bowl tastes indulgent without being actual ice cream. It also works perfectly as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
Gluten-free. This recipe is naturally gluten-free when you use gluten-free ingredients, so it’s gentle on sensitive stomachs and safe for most gluten-free diets.
Minimal ingredients. With just five simple ingredients, this smoothie bowl is quick to assemble and likely uses items you already have on hand.
Quick and easy. Toss the ingredients into a blender and in minutes you’ll have a thick, scoopable bowl. Toppings are optional but a great way to boost protein and texture.
Equipment Needed To Make the Nutella Banana Smoothie
Blender. A high-speed blender gives the creamiest texture, but a standard blender will work too.
Ingredients For The Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie
- Bananas. Frozen bananas give an ice-cream-like texture. Fresh bananas result in a looser, milkshake consistency.
- Milk. Any milk works. Use almond, oat, or another plant milk for a dairy-free option.
- Nutella. Provides the chocolate-hazelnut flavor and a bit of richness. Reduce or omit for fewer added sugars.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder. Deepens the chocolate flavor without extra sweetness.
- Maple syrup. Optional — add sparingly and taste as you go, since the bananas and Nutella may already be sweet enough.
How to Make a Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie
Step One. Pour milk into the blender, then add frozen bananas, Nutella, and cocoa powder. If desired, add a bit of maple syrup.
Step Two. Blend until completely smooth — about 1 minute in a high-speed blender or up to 2 minutes in a regular blender. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Step Three. Spoon into bowls, add your favorite toppings, and serve immediately.
Substitutions & Additions
- Add protein: mix in protein powder, chia seeds, ground flax, or hemp seeds to boost satiety.
- Greens: a handful of fresh spinach blends in without much flavor change — it adds nutrients and color.
- Toppings: try shredded coconut, chopped roasted nuts, cacao nibs, or mini chocolate chips for texture.
- Granola: stir in or sprinkle vanilla or your favorite granola on top for crunch.
- Dietary swaps: make it dairy-free or vegan by using plant milk and a dairy-free chocolate-hazelnut spread or cocoa with a natural sweetener.
- Mocha twist: add a splash of cold coffee for a mocha flavor and gentle caffeine boost.
How To Store Leftover Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowls
How long do smoothies last?
This smoothie bowl is best enjoyed immediately or frozen. Its texture changes once thawed.
Can Chocolate Smoothie Bowls be refrigerated?
Refrigeration is not recommended; the mixture will separate and lose its appealing texture once it thaws.
Can I Freeze Nutella Banana Smoothies?
Yes. Pour into popsicle molds or freezer-safe containers for a frozen snack that resembles ice cream. You can also freeze portions and re-blend later for a fresh texture.
Chocolate Smoothie Bowl FAQ
Yes, the ingredients listed are gluten-free. If you have celiac disease, always check labels to avoid cross-contamination and confirm products are certified gluten-free.
A smoothie bowl lets you add mix-ins and toppings like chopped nuts or coconut that wouldn’t work well through a straw, creating more texture and variety.
Not as written, because Nutella contains skim milk powder. You can make it vegan by using a dairy-free chocolate-hazelnut spread or omitting Nutella and relying on cocoa and plant milk.
This is an indulgent, nutrient-dense treat rather than a weight-loss-specific option. To reduce calories or sugar, use less Nutella, smaller portions, or halve the recipe.
Tips to make the perfect Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl
Freeze bananas in single-serving portions so they’re ready to blend. Using frozen bananas creates the thickest, creamiest texture.
Fresh bananas produce a thinner, milkshake-like result; frozen is best when you want to scoop the bowl.
For a lighter version, use raw hazelnuts and cocoa powder instead of Nutella. The bananas and cocoa alone make a delicious chocolate base.
Taste before adding maple syrup — often the natural sweetness of the bananas and Nutella is enough.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bananas – frozen
- 1/4 cup milk any variety
- 1 tbsp Nutella
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Optional garnishes: Chopped hazelnuts, cacao nibs, dark chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips
Instructions
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Pour milk into a blender and add frozen bananas, Nutella, maple syrup, and cocoa powder.
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Blend until smooth — about 1 minute in a high-speed blender or up to 2 minutes in a standard blender. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
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Spoon into bowls, top as desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Taste before adding maple syrup — the sweetness from bananas and Nutella is often enough.
- Boost protein by adding chia seeds, hemp hearts, or ground flax.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutrition facts were calculated using the exact brands and measurements used here. Altering ingredients or portions will change the nutrition information; treat the numbers as an estimate.
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