December 25, 2022

Nutella Banana Smoothie

Nutella Oatmeal Smoothie with Banana

Smoothies are such a satisfying afternoon snack, especially when you’re busy or crunched for time. I especially love adding Greek yogurt and oats to mine, to make them extra thick and creamy. Plus, they’re more filling that way!

After sharing this oatmeal banana Biscoff smoothie earlier this year (which tastes like an oatmeal cookie in a glass), I wanted to make a similar variation.

But this time, with chocolate (cocoa powder) and Nutella! Who doesn’t love that combination?! It’s especially delicious with banana, too.

This Nutella smoothie is creamy and flavorful, and only takes 5-10 minutes to whip up. The only thing you need to do ahead of time is chop up and freeze a banana. (And if you don’t have time, it’s no big deal – you can always add more ice to help thicken up the smoothie.)

Recipe Ingredients

Nutella: The star of this smoothie: chocolate hazelnut spread! It adds a nutty, chocolatey flavor to the smoothie, and adds sweetness. Feel free to use any brand you want, or even make your own homemade Nutella.
banana: A frozen banana add sweetness and helps thicken the smoothie. Riper bananas are best, since they taste sweeter!
oats: These help thicken the smoothie, and help keep you full longer. Old-fashioned/rolled oats are ideal, but quick oats should also work if that’s all you have. I wouldn’t recommend using steel-cut oats. If you don’t like having any texture in your smoothies, you can leave out the oats.
cocoa powder: Because you can never have enough chocolate flavor. 🙂
Greek yogurt: To make the smoothie extra creamy (plus, it adds protein!).
milk: This is necessary for blending the ingredients. You can use dairy-free or plant-based milk (like almond milk), just be aware it may change the flavor of the smoothie.
vanilla extract: This isn’t essential, but I always add vanilla extract to smoothies. It always enhances the flavors around it!
salt: Just a pinch to compliment the flavors and balance the sweetness.

Banana Nutella Smoothie Making Tips

Making this smoothie is super simple!

There’s one step you’ll need to prep ahead: slice a banana into chunks, then place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze until solid. (Cutting the banana into chunks will make sure it fits in your blender).

If you don’t have time to freeze the banana, you can add a handful of ice to thicken and chill the smoothie. (The flavor will just be a bit more muted).

Either way, toss all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth!

Then, pour into a glass and sip away!

If you prefer less texture in your smoothies, blend the oats into a fine powder on their own before adding the rest of the ingredients.

Topping Ideas & Mix-Ins

For an extra sweet, ultra Nutella-flavored smoothie, use a little extra Nutella than the recipe calls for.

Don’t have Nutella? Peanut butter or almond butter would be delicious in its place. (You may want to add a splash of maple syrup for added sweetness, since Nutella is sweeter than most nut butters.)

This smoothie tastes decadent, but is actually pretty nutritious! The best of both worlds. 🙂