Brownie Batter Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

A brownie batter chocolate smoothie bowl high in protein, fiber, potassium, anti-oxidants and more from avocado, zucchini, rolled oats, yogurt, and dark chocolate. Vegan, dairy-free and delicious.

Brownie Batter Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

I decided to make a brownie batter smoothie to eat before my workouts because eating healthy chocolate before a workout does amazing things.

How Healthy Is A Chocolate Smoothie Bowl?

Specifically, sports scientists say, this is because dark chocolate has a substance called "Epicatechin" that does all sorts of good things to the body: including supporting skin elasticity, lowering cholesterol, suppressing appetite. And the benefit that supports your workout is its ability to increase your blood flow, and boost your cardiac activity!

Now we are talking quality chocolate, though.

Chocolate that has 70% or more cacao, and very few additional ingredients,  usually just cacao, cacao butter and some organic or plant-based sugar. Look for brands such as Chocolove, Theo, HU, Ghiradelli and more.

And dark chocolate in a smoothie also provides that fight free radicals and act as anti-inflammatories, which can help with post-workout recovery.

Ingredients in a Brownie Batter Smoothie Bowl

The main nutritional power houses in this smoothie are avocado, zucchini, rolled oats, dates, yogurt and dark chocolate chips.

But this is a smoothie bowl and smoothie bowls can be customized with toppings galore. Visit my extensive smoothie ingredient lists on my "Ultimate Guide: How to Make a Smoothie" post.

How To Make A Brownie Batter Smoothie?

Just blend up frozen zucchini, avocado, yogurt, oats, chocolate, dates, milk, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.

The brownie flavor comes out with the use of a chocolate bar and dates and oats..those ingredients make your taste buds scream "brownie!!".

Does A Brownie Batter Smoothie Contain Brownies?

Nope, not mine. I mimic the taste of brownies with extra healthy ingredients. Of course, if you want to add or eat a brownie with it, I won't judge.

Is this Smoothie Vegan & Dairy-Free?

As are all my smoothies, this smoothie recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

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How Healthy are Rolled Oats?

Pretty darn healthy.

Some people attest oats are among the healthiest plant-based foods on this planet. I am not seeing many studies supporting that sweeping claim, but they are very high in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

Together these support things like weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease. And sustained energy, making them a powerful ingredient in a pre-workout meal.

And rolled oats are naturally gluten-free, just be sure to buy a brand that says they process in a gluten-free facility, such as Bob's Red Mill.

More About Gluten-Free Rolled Oats

Because although oats in general are naturally gluten-free, some brands process gluten-containing grains such as rye, wheat and barley on the same equipment as naturally gluten-free rice, buckwheat and oats.

To be safe, if you need to avoid gluten, look for brands that are certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group, a nonprofit that provides their GFCO stamp on products that pass a stringent set of tests.

How to Make Avocado Frosting Rosettes

Amirite?? So what the heck are they?

Basically chocolate frosting made with avocados, cacao powder and maple syrup. Blend up, stuff into a frosting bag out-fitted with a 1M tip and twizzle your frosting rosettes until your heart's content...

In summary, with the rolled oats providing fiber, the plant milk providing protein, and avocado rosettes providing potassium, we have a smoothie that is quite useful at providng pre-workout endurance, and post-workout recovery.

A workout-win-win, wouldn't you say? Or actually super useful to power you through a hectic schedule.

How to Add Healthy Protein to a Smoothie Bowl

Want to add even more protein to this smoothie? Here are a few ideas:

1. Add ½ cup yogurt - I love coconut yogurt, unsweetened.
2. Add 1-2 tbsp of cashew butter or almond butter both have a mild flavor and go well with sweet fruits.
3. 1-2 tbsp of chia seeds - for added protein and fiber, but note the seeds will add speckles to the drink.

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Other Smoothie Recipes To Check Out

Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Cauliflower Smoothie
Ultimate Green Smoothie
Healthy Strawberry Smoothie
Chocolate Beet Smoothie
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Granola Smoothie

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