If you grew up spreading chocolate hazelnut spread on toast, this one is for you. This chocolate hazelnut smoothie captures that same rich, toasty flavor with cocoa powder and hazelnut butter, blended with frozen banana into a thick drink that feels like dessert.
Each glass gives you 22 g protein, 7 g fiber, and about 374 calories, with no protein powder. Soy milk, silken tofu, hemp hearts and hazelnut butter make it filling. Total time is about 5 minutes.
It is a great way to satisfy a chocolate craving in a way that also counts as breakfast. To see how your fiber intake stacks up, try my free fiber calculator.
- 22 g protein and 7 g fiber per serving, about 374 calories. No protein powder.
- Tastes like the spread. Cocoa and hazelnut butter deliver that familiar toasty chocolate flavor.
- Silken tofu base. It makes the smoothie thick, smooth and protein-rich.
- Lightly sweetened. Banana does most of the work, with just a touch of maple.
- Five-minute breakfast. One blender, no cooking.
Why This Recipe Keeps You Full
Jarred chocolate hazelnut spread is mostly sugar and oil. This smoothie keeps the flavor but swaps in unsweetened cocoa and pure hazelnut butter, then adds protein from soy milk, silken tofu and hemp hearts.
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Cocoa powder brings deep chocolate flavor and a surprising amount of fiber for so few calories. Banana adds more fiber and natural sweetness, so you need only a small splash of maple syrup.
Hazelnut butter and hemp hearts add healthy fats. Fat slows digestion, and combined with protein and fiber it helps a smoothie hold you over much longer than a fruit-only blend.
Chocolate for breakfast can also make healthy habits feel less like a chore. When something tastes this good, it is much easier to make it part of your regular routine.
A Few Notes on the Ingredients
Hazelnut butter. Look for 100 percent hazelnut butter with no added sugar. If you cannot find it, blend 0.25 cup of toasted hazelnuts into the smoothie instead.
Cocoa powder. Unsweetened natural or Dutch-process cocoa both work. Dutch-process gives a darker color and smoother, less bitter chocolate flavor.
Silken tofu. Blend it thoroughly and it disappears completely. Firm silken tofu gives the thickest texture.
Hemp hearts. They add protein and a mild nutty flavor that pairs well with hazelnut. The recipe uses 2 tablespoons.
Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie
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Method
- Add the soy milk, drained silken tofu, hazelnut butter, cocoa powder, hemp hearts (2 tbsp), maple syrup and vanilla to a blender, top with the sliced frozen banana and blend on high for 60 seconds, until thick and completely smooth, then taste, add a little more maple if you like, and pour into two glasses.
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- Gluten-free: The smoothie is gluten-free as written. Check your cocoa and vanilla labels to be sure.
- Nut-free: Swap the hazelnut butter for sunflower seed butter.
- Protein boost: Add 10 g more hemp hearts or 2 oz more silken tofu.
- Mocha: Replace 0.5 cup of the soy milk with cooled brewed coffee.
- Extra fiber: Blend in 0.25 cup rolled oats or 1 tbsp chia seeds.
Storage, Leftovers, and Serving
This smoothie is best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Stir or shake before drinking, since cocoa can settle a little.
For fast mornings, pre-portion the banana and hemp hearts into freezer bags. Keep the cocoa, hazelnut butter and silken tofu on hand so all you do is add soy milk and blend.
If your smoothie turns out thinner than you like, add a few ice cubes or a little more frozen banana and blend again. If it is too thick, add soy milk a splash at a time until it pours easily.
For a dessert version, pour it into a bowl and top with sliced banana and chopped hazelnuts. For more no-powder blends, browse my smoothie recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Protein Is in This Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie?
Each serving has about 22 g protein from the soy milk, silken tofu, hemp hearts and hazelnut butter. No protein powder is used. Values vary with brands.
Can I Use Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Instead of Hazelnut Butter?
You can, but it adds a lot more sugar. Pure hazelnut butter plus cocoa gives the same flavor with more control over sweetness.
Can I Use Whole Hazelnuts?
Yes. Blend 0.25 cup of toasted hazelnuts with the soy milk first until smooth, then add the rest of the ingredients.
Your This-Week Plan
This week, use this smoothie as your answer to a chocolate craving. Whether it hits in the morning or mid-afternoon, blend a glass instead of reaching for a candy bar.
Notice how satisfied you feel an hour later. Learning that a craving can be met with something filling is one of the most useful habits you can build.
This article is for general education and isn’t medical or nutrition advice. Nutrition values are calculated from the listed ingredients and will vary with brands and substitutions.
If you eat fully plant-based, a reliable source of vitamin B12 matters, so talk with your doctor or a registered dietitian about supplementation. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take medication, check with a professional before changing how you eat.
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