MUSCLE BUILDING: BANANA OAT CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE

Banana Oat Chocolate Smoothies is fabulous when you want something sweet and chocolaty but very healthy too. A homemade smoothie is a great breakfast or as an afternoon snack. It is full of vitamins and nutrients.

This muscle building chocolate oat smoothie is packed with proteins and healthy carbs to help you give your “all “during a workout. While, exercise is very important for getting fit, it is not everything. Diet is as important.

They are fast and easy to prepare. Smoothies are endlessly versatile and much cheaper than store bought, letting you use whatever fruit is in season or on offer I had used banana, oat and chocolate milk this time but if you're allergic to milk, substitute it with fruit juice or non-dairy milk.

Try this filling and guilt free treat to start the day!

BANANA OAT CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Servings: 1-2

Ingredients

➮1 cup chocolate milk
➮¹/₂ cup ice water
➮2 bananas sliced
➮1 tablespoon honey
➮2 tablespoon rolled oat

METHOD

Place rolled oat, banana and ¹/₄ cup chocolate milk. Blend until smooth. Now add the rest of the ingredients, blend again until well mixed. Adjust milk and ice water according to your preferred texture. Pour into 2-3 tall glasses to serve.

Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients in this banana oat chocolate smoothie.

Bananas:

Bananas are one of the best sources of potassium out there. Potassium is an electrolyte and is essential for muscle function. Read more on Amazing health benefits of bananas

Oats:

Oats are an amazing source of protein and healthy carbs. Protein is essential for a workout because it helps feed and rebuild muscle. Carbs are very important as well because they give you the energy to bring more intensity to your exercise routine. Read more here: Benefits of eating oats

Honey:

Honey is a great natural mood lifter and a potent super food. Plus, it’s hard to be sad when you’re eating honey! See more health benefits of honey