Description
This Mocha Smoothie is a delicious and energizing breakfast treat combining the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee with creamy almond milk and banana. It’s a quick, nutritious, and dairy-free way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee or 1 shot of espresso (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the frozen banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, coffee or espresso, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the frozen banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, instant coffee or espresso, almond butter, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and the texture is thick yet drinkable.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your smoothie and adjust the sweetness or coffee strength as desired by adding more honey, maple syrup, or coffee.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder before blending.
- You can substitute peanut butter for almond butter if preferred.
- To make a thicker smoothie, reduce the amount of almond milk or add more ice.
