Description

This Mocha Smoothie is a delicious and energizing blend of frozen banana, brewed coffee, cocoa powder, and milk. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a refreshing beverage, it combines the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee with creamy texture and a hint of natural sweetness. Optional peanut or almond butter adds a nutty depth, while maple syrup enhances its sweetness naturally. A healthy and satisfying treat to start your day or enjoy as a pick-me-up.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 frozen banana
½ cup brewed coffee (cooled)
½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter (optional)
1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup ice cubes

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the frozen banana, cooled brewed coffee, milk of choice, cocoa powder, optional nut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
Combine in Blender: Add the frozen banana, cooled coffee, milk, cocoa powder, peanut or almond butter if using, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender.
Blend: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Make sure there are no chunks left and the smoothie has a consistent texture.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more maple syrup or honey if a sweeter flavor is preferred. Blend briefly again if additional sweetener is added.
Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy right away to benefit from the fresh, chilled texture and flavor.

Notes

For extra protein, add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder to the blender.
You can use decaf coffee for a caffeine-free option or espresso for a stronger coffee flavor.
Non-dairy milks such as almond, oat, or soy can be used to make this smoothie vegan.
Adjust the level of sweetness according to personal preference or dietary needs.