The one thing you need to know about sending kids off to school, is that the after-school snack is a BIG deal! My kids come home ravenous, so it’s been fun to surprise them with special treats like homemade popcorn, banana muffins, and this Chocolate Hazelnut Mylkshake! It is rich, chocolate-y and 100% vegan, gluten and refined sugar free – a dream come true 🙂 We all LOVE it, and I know you will too!
I’ve loved using all kinds of nut milks in our house for years now, so when Almond Cow reached to me with their adorable Plant-based Milk Machine, I knew it would be a perfect fit. For this recipe, I used the Almond Cow to make homemade roasted hazelnut milk, which is super nutty and sweet. To it, I add unsweetened cocoa powder, frozen banana, a spoonful of almond butter, ice, and touch of maple syrup. Then I finish it off with some melted chocolate and crushed roasted hazelnuts. Who wouldn’t want to come home to that??
I love this afternoon pick-me-up when you want something sweet and refreshing that will hold you over until dinner, because honestly I’m always thinking about the next meal haha. Make this for yourself, you kids, your friends, anybody! Then, let me know what you think in the comments below! xoxo – L
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Chocolate Hazelnut Mylkshake
The ultimate pick-me-up! Rich, chocolate-y milkshake made with homemade hazelnut milk - plus it's vegan!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups homemade hazelnut milk or your favorite nut milk
- 2 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 1/2 Tbs almond butter
- 1 Tbs maple syrup
- 2 cups ice
- crushed hazelnuts for topping
- chocolate syrup for topping
Instructions
Combine the hazelnut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, frozen bananas, almond butter, maple syrup, and ice in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Top with chocolate syrup and toasted crushed hazelnuts. Enjoy immediately!