Banana, Coconut & Choc Protein Smoothie

Lately, I've had a Choc protein smoothie every morning for breakfast as I don't usually have time to cook anything decent. This particular smoothie, is definitely my favourite.

For this recipe, I use Tony Steirs Chocolate flavoured 'Pea Protein'. I have recently changed to a vegetarian diet and have greatly reduced my intake of dairy and other animal product.
(You can use which ever brand you prefer.)

"100% Pea Protein Isolate is a Premium Vegan/Vegetarian Quality Protein Powder. 
It is pure and contains no Artificial Flavours, Colours, Preservatives or Sweeteners and is naturally free from wheat, gluten, lactose, soy, egg and animal products" 

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs Protein powder
• 300ml of Vanilla 'So Good' Soy milk (which I use) or regular soy, coconut milk, almond milk, rice milk or dairy milk.
• 1 Small banana
• 1 Tbs Pure, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Cold pressed)
• 3-4 Ice cubes
• 1 Tbs Raw Cacao Powder (or any other chocolate powder/milo)
• 2 Tbs Raw Rolled Oats

Method

• First up, gently heat Coconut Oil in the microwave if yours has solidified. It usually take 10 seconds in mine. In the warm months, it's usually liquid any - so in which case, skip this step!
• Add milk, protein powder, banana, cacao powder, oats and ice to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Gradually add in the coconut oil whilst blending. This step is important as if you throw it all in together, your coconut oil will solidify and leave you with a clumpy smoothie!
• Enjoy!