Description

This Mexican Hot Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie combines rich dark chocolate with warming spices and wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, and almonds to create a unique, delicious, and nutritious morning treat. With a hint of heat from chilli powder and flakes, it offers a cozy and invigorating twist on a traditional smoothie, perfect for those chilly mornings.

Ingredients

Chocolate and Spice Mixture

15 g (0.5 oz) dark chocolate (about 4 small chunks, chopped, gluten-free if required)
240 ml (1 cup) milk (regular or almond milk)
Pinch of hot chilli powder
Pinch of cinnamon
1 ½ tbsp raw cacao powder (gluten-free if needed)

Smoothie Base

4 tbsp rolled oats (gluten-free if required)
½ a ripe (medium-sized) banana
10 almonds
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp maca powder (optional)
2 tbsp cold water

Toppings and Garnish

Pinch of chilli flakes
¼ tsp grated dark chocolate
1 small red chilli (to decorate the glass)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Add the dark chocolate to a jug and pour in the milk. Add the pinch of hot chilli powder, cinnamon, and raw cacao powder. Microwave the mixture until warm and the chocolate has fully melted. Alternatively, this can be done gently on the stovetop in a pan.
Combine Smoothie Ingredients: Place the rolled oats, banana, almonds, chia seeds, maca powder (if using), cold water, and approximately one-fifth of the warm chocolate milk mixture into your blender or smoothie maker. If the milk mixture is too warm, add an extra splash of cold water to avoid damaging your blender.
Blend the Smoothie Base: Blend on high speed for about a minute until the oats and chia seeds are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Heat Remaining Chocolate Mixture: While blending, gently heat the rest of the milk and chocolate mixture on the stovetop or microwave until hot but not boiling to maintain the delicate flavors and avoid curdling.
Assemble and Serve: Pour the blended oat mixture into your serving cup. Stir in the heated chocolate milk mixture to combine well. Finish by sprinkling chilli flakes and grated dark chocolate on top. Optionally, decorate the glass with a small red chilli for an extra touch of fun and color.

Notes

Use gluten-free oats, cacao powder, and dark chocolate to make this recipe suitable for gluten-free diets.
Maca powder is optional but adds a subtle earthy flavor and nutritional boost.
Adjust the amount of chilli powder and flakes according to your heat preference.
Be careful when blending warm liquids to prevent damage to your blender; add cold water if needed.
This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately for freshness and optimal texture.