Valentine’s Day Breakfast: Chocolate and Raspberry x 2
This morning I was trying to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit, and make a breakfast that to me said love and happiness. Chocolate came to mind, as who doesn’t like chocolate. Fruit and chocolate are a great pair, and I had frozen raspberries in the freezer. So, there you go, the perfect pair. Since it’s been so cold, I wanted to make oatmeal. Brett doesn’t usually care for oatmeal, so I made him something similar, just in a smoothie form.
So, we have a Chocolate and Raspberry Smoothie and Chocolate and Raspberry Oatmeal
Choco-Raspberry Smoothie: You can always opt for adding 1 tbsp cocoa powder and plain whey protein, or substituting plain Greek yogurt in its place for the protein punch. The chia seeds add a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and fiber. You are half way to your daily fiber goal with this smoothie.
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup raspberries (frozen)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop (20g) chocolate whey protein powder
Mix all the ingredients and blend till done.
Nutrition:
- 413kcal
- 44g carb
- 31g protein
- 14g fat
- 14g fiber
Choco-Raspberry Oatmeal: The hemp and chia seeds add a nice punch of fiber, omega 3 fatty acids and protein to this oatmeal. Just this breakfast alone gives you more than half of your daily intake of fiber.
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup raspberries (frozen)
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tsp Stevia
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup oats
Mix the ingredients together, and microwave till done. I cooked this for 2.5 minutes. You could also do this over the stove, and then add the ingredients while cooking.
Nutrition:
- 410kcal
- 52g carbohydrate
- 17g protein
- 18g fat
- 18g fiber
Yum! Can’t wait to try this smoothie. Thanks for sharing Cristina!