Let’s get real for a moment.
It’s Valentine’s Week…and yes, I say week…because I want to enjoy 7 full days of everything pink/red/glittery/hearts/chocolate/and uber romantic schmooze fest. It’s who I am, and Valentine’s Day is kind of me in a nutshell I think. I am a sap for mushy love and this is totally my holiday, so I push the limits on the time frame a little.
And while it’s fun to stuff my face full of chocolate after chocolate, sometimes my booty doesn’t like it. And the next week I regret all of those chocolates.
So I made a frozen hot chocolate that will help get me through that urge to chocolate binge.
This smoothie is super thick and creamy. Protein packed, which we LOVE. And still tastes like something that you might find a Dairy Queen.
When I made this I scrapped out all the smoothie in to my cup, then had a huge light bulb moment. Sprinkle rimmed glass. YES. Sometimes it’s these little details that make your daily smoothie feel so much more special. My first thought was a chocolate rim, but I knew if I did that then I would go over board with chocolate, so I opted for a little smidge of peanut butter.
I stuck my finger straight in the jar and rimmed my glass with it, then went for a dunk in the V-Day sprinkles. Please tell me you stick your fingers in the peanut butter jar too? Or lie to me to make me feel better. And let me tell you this special peanut butter sprinkle rim is what set this smoothie apart from all the other smoothies I’ve made.
The sprinkle rim was gone within the first two sips.
Ah man. I’m horrible at letting fancy rims last. No self control.
So…I think this Valentine’s week I’ll be spending lots of time sucking up smoothies or licking glass rims. Something new that Logan might learn by next week.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 container greek yogurt
- 1/3 scoop Cellucor Cinnamon Swirl protein powder
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 1/2 of a frozen banana
- 5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for one minute, or until everything is smooth.
- Line a glass with a little peanut butter and dip in to sprinkles. Pour smoothie in to the glass and add a dollop of fat free whipped cream
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I don’t really drink protein smoothies, but now I think I have to start because this looks amazing!!! I want one right now!
this looks so good!! I can’t wait to try it for a post-workout treat!
YUM
I love your pictures of this drink! So cute and festive.
Umm the sprinkle rimmed glass is a genius idea! So festive and the perfect way to make it feel special! And the smoothie sounds great too : )
Yum!! This looks great and I have all the ingredients on hand!! I loooove the Cellucor Cinnamon Swirl, it’s my favorite!! I just made a protein bread with it, to die for: http://www.nowyourecook.in/2014/02/04/cinnamon-swirl-banana-protein-bread/
Just randomly came across your blog so I’m happy to see another cinnamon swirl protein recipe 🙂
It looks so creamy I drooled a little =D
Dude I am allllllll over this!
Yum! Thick, creamy, ice cold chocolatey goodness. Girl you just made my valentines dreams all in one pretty PB, Vday sprinkle rimmed glass. And little lady is sick (again, oh the joys of starting preschool) and you know sick “baby” means smoothies!!!!!!!!!!
Happy valentines week sweet Steph xoxo
I am majorly into that fancy pretty in pink rim also! It’s like the icing on the proverbial cake! Or…the sprinkles on the smoothie jar. 😛
I can’t think of a better way to curb my chocolate craving!
I usually buy my protein shakes but now…I have to try this one! Looks delicious!
Hi
Can I substitute with my own protein powder ? Half of container of Greek yogurt but what size ? Individual serving ?
I added a bit of cayenne pepper to spice it up even more. This was delicious!
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