Description
A creamy and delicious Banana Mocha Smoothie, perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert. Combines the flavors of banana, coffee, and chocolate for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, preferably frozen
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey, agave, or your preferred sweetener), adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, extra cocoa powder, sliced banana
- Optional add-ins: protein powder, chia seeds, flax seeds, spinach (for a hidden boost!)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: If your bananas aren’t already frozen, peel them, slice them into chunks, and freeze them for at least 2 hours. Brew your coffee and let it cool down completely. Measure out all other ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients in a Blender: Add the frozen banana chunks, milk, cooled coffee, cocoa powder, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to your blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Start blending on a low speed, gradually increasing until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy (30-60 seconds). If too thick, add more milk (1 tbsp at a time). If too thin, add more frozen banana.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness, chocolate flavor, or coffee flavor as desired.
- Blend Again (If Needed): Blend for a few more seconds to incorporate any adjustments.
- Pour into a Glass: Carefully pour the smoothie into a glass.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Top with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, cocoa powder, or sliced banana.
- Serve Immediately: Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Frozen bananas are key to a thick and creamy smoothie.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener based on the ripeness of the bananas and your preference.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for a more filling smoothie.
- Add chia seeds, flax seeds, or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Use non-dairy milk and agave nectar or maple syrup.
- Try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, peppermint extract, berries, or mango.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or freeze in individual portions.
- Adjust the strength of the coffee to your liking. Use decaf if needed.
- Use any nut butter you like (peanut butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter).
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder to control the sweetness. Dutch-processed cocoa powder can be used for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes