CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT SMOOTHIE

Chocolate plus hazelnuts. Need I say more? Banana and protein powder make this decadent-tasting smoothie creamy and nourishing.

MAKES: 3 1/2 cups (About 3 servings)

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups plain hazelnut milk (sweetened)
• 2 very ripe large bananas
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup unflavored protein powder (such as pea or rice)
• 4 ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon hazelnut or vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. ADD all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
2. PUREE until smooth, about 30 seconds.
3. POUR into glasses and serve immediately.