This coconut, banana & chocolate breakfast smoothie is a delicious and healthy way to start the day and the addition of oats will keep you filled up until lunchtime.
Vegan, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free.
We had a new addition to my family just before Christmas when I bought myself an early Christmas present of a Vitamix blender. I know some people get excited about new cars or the return of their favourite TV series but I’m a different and I get most excited by new bits of kitchen (or photography) equipment to play with.
My new toy 🙂
That said, I think I’m a bit strange when it comes to new things. I was so excited when it arrived that I couldn’t bring myself to open the box for a week and it took a few days after I finally unpacked it that I actually tried it out! I’m not really sure why I waited – fear that it wouldn’t live up to my expectations (fortunately so far it has 🙂 ), knowing that once it’s opened I wouldn’t be looking forward to it any more, wanting to make sure that I had the time to try it out properly rather than rushing my first go… who knows. What about you, do you rip open parcels as soon as you get them or wait? Please tell me I’m not alone in this.
Since it turned up at the end of December I’ve been busy making myself smoothies for breakfast most days and this coconut, banana and chocolate smoothie is one of my favourites that I’ve been going back to again and again. The addition of oats makes it nice and filling and because it uses coconut milk it’s vegan and dairy free. Also the fact it contains a whole banana means that you start the day with one of your five-a-day.
You don’t actually need a really fancy blender to make this, I’ve made similar smoothies with my 20-year-old stick blender in the past, but you may find that it’s not quite as smooth, especially the oats – still delicious though!
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Coconut, Banana & Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
- 1 banana
- 250 ml coconut milk
- 1 heaped tsp cocoa powder
- 1 heaped tbsp oats
- 1-2 drops vanilla extract
RECIPE VIDEO
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put everything into the blender (1 banana, 250ml coconut milk, 1 heaped tsp cocoa powder, 1 heaped tbsp oats and 1-2 drops vanilla extract) and blitz until smooth.
NOTES
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Any nutritional information provided is the estimated nutritional information per serving. Please refer to my guide to Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen nutritional information if you would like to learn more about how this is calculated.
Free From/Suitable For…
The ingredients I used to make this recipe are all free from the following allergens. However, please check any labels carefully for allergens you need to avoid as brands can vary and product recipes can change over time.
- Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans
- Gluten-Free (you’ll need gluten-free oats)
- Egg-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Tree Nut-Free
- Peanut-Free
- Sesame-Free
- Soya-Free
- Sulphur Dioxide & Sulphite-Free
- Lupin-Free
Ellie says
Can you use cacao powder instead of coco ? And if so .. how much cacao should I use ?
Charlotte Oates says
Raw cacao may be more bitter than cocoa powder although the cocoa powder I use is unsweetened. The best thing to do is to try it and see if it is to your taste. I would start with a straight swap and then you can adjust it to your taste. You could try this with a small batch if you are concerned about wasting any ingredients.
Lilli says
Hi, I was wondering if using normal milk will be ok
Charlotte Oates says
Normal milk will work absolutely fine.
Cynthia Thedford says
I made 2 of these smoothies for myself and my 21 yo daughter but I doubled the cocoa, added an extra tsp of oats and sprinkled cinnamon. I also added 1-2 cups of crushed ice. They were delicious!
Julia says
I’ve never tried coconut milk in a smoothie before, I usually use almond milk but this looks so tasty! I love your photography as well 🙂
Julia // The Sunday Mode
Daisy says
Hi! I was just wondering if you could make this recipe the night before or does it have to be made in the morning?
Thank you!
Charlotte Oates says
I’ve never tried it but I’d imagine that the banana would go a bit funny, personally I wouldn’t do it.
Spicemylife says
It looks absolutely delicious! I will definitely make it for my kids. They love smoothies!
Charlotte Oates says
I hope they enjoy it x
Fc says
Is it the coconut milk in a can that you use? Or the alpro style one?
Charlotte Oates says
It’s the alpro style one.
Owen says
Can I use oat milk instead don’t like coconut milk
Charlotte Oates says
I’ve not tried it with coconut milk but I can’t see why not. The only thing I’d say is that coconut is one of the key flavours of the smoothie so I’m not sure how good it would taste.
Made With Pink says
This sounds like such a delicious smoothie. Banana, coconut milk & chocolate are some of my favourites. And the oats would definitely fill me up for the day. Thanks very much for linking up to #BrilliantBreakfasts
Charlotte Oates says
I pretty much always add oats to my breakfast smoothies as I find they’re much more filling. I need to find some other filling alternatives to add a bit of variety.
Dave says
Awesome pics Charlotte! Really impressive! The smoothie looks great too – we’re eating loads of them at the mo as well. Sooooo easy! Nice ingredient choice 🙂
Charlotte Oates says
Thanks Dave, I’m having them for breakfast pretty much every day at the moment, so quick, easy and delicious. I’m always on the lookout for new flavours to try, what’s your favourite flavour combination?
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
You’re not alone! I get really excited about ordering a new ‘toy’, anticipate its arrival and then it takes me ages to try it…… I am sure there is an anxiety or fear of something in there, but I am not sure what!
But looks like you’ve got into the swing with the Vitamix. Absolutely my sort of smoothie…… and a perfect fill you up all morning breakfast….. Adore the photos and styling too!
Charlotte Oates says
I think it’s a fear that I really want to love it and if I switch it on I’ll suddenly find that I don’t. I had that with a food processor once, I hated it from pretty much the first time I used it and it never got back in my good books. No problem so far with my Vitamix thankfully, I still love it!
Katherine says
Your photos are beautiful!
Charlotte Oates says
Aww thanks Katherine x
Sarah - Craft Invaders says
I like to covet kitchen appliances for ages (sometimes years) before I finally purchase them – it’s part of the pleasure for me. I did it with both my kitchen Aid and Bamix. Now I’m thinking I need a Vitamix too! This smoothie looks delicious – the photos are amazing x
Charlotte Oates says
Thanks Sarah, I definitely love my Vitamix, it’s worth coveting!
Mel says
Sweetie, your photos are stunning!!! I am exactly the same as you with new things. It took me 3 weeks before I took my Vitamix out of the box! I’m sure you’re happy you’ve got it now though! Xxx
Charlotte Oates says
Glad it’s not just me! I love it, although I still find the noise slightly terrifying – I go and hide in the other room when it’s on!