Description
A creamy, energizing smoothie blending chocolate, coffee, banana and protein for a delicious mocha‑flavored boost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt (or dairy‑free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Optional: a little sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or other), ice or milk to adjust thickness
Instructions
- Prepare the coffee ahead of time so it is cooled (you can use leftover coffee, or chill freshly brewed coffee).
- Add the coffee, frozen banana, chocolate protein powder, vanilla yogurt, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder into a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk or more coffee; if too thin, add ice or more frozen banana.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding honey or your preferred sweetener.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Optional garnish: shaved chocolate, cacao nibs or a dusting of cocoa powder.
Notes
- Use a very ripe/overripe banana for best sweetness and creaminess.
- You can substitute dairy yogurt with plant‑based yogurt to make it vegan.
- Use cold brew or chilled coffee if available—hot coffee can dilute flavors or melt frozen ingredients too fast.
- Protein powder is optional; omit it or replace with other protein sources (e.g. nut butter) if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (~400 ml)
- Calories: ~330 kcal
- Sugar: ~20 g
- Sodium: ~120 mg
- Fat: ~5‑8 g
- Saturated Fat: ~1.5‑2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3‑5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~45 g
- Fiber: ~4‑6 g
- Protein: ~25‑30 g
- Cholesterol: ~10‑20 mg
