Description
A delicious and energizing Mocha Smoothie combining the rich flavors of coffee and chocolate with the natural sweetness of banana and a creamy texture from almond butter. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, this smoothie is easily customizable with plant-based or dairy milk and optional sweeteners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the frozen banana, cooled brewed coffee, milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, almond or peanut butter, optional sweetener (maple syrup or honey), vanilla extract, and ice cubes into the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and there are no chunks remaining.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired. Blend briefly again if additional sweetener is added.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the mocha smoothie into a glass and enjoy it fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra protein, add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder before blending.
- Use decaf coffee if you want to enjoy this smoothie later in the day without caffeine effects.
- Top with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or shaved chocolate as a decadent garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
