Mocha Coffee Smoothie
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Mocha Coffee Smoothie
Description
The recipe starts by dissolving instant coffee, sugar, and cocoa powder in hot water to create a mocha base. When using espresso shots, water is omitted. This base is combined in a blender with almond milk and ripe bananas, which add natural sweetness and creaminess. Ice is added to chill and thicken the smoothie.
Blending until smooth produces a creamy texture with a harmonious balance of coffee bitterness, cocoa richness, and banana sweetness. The almond milk acts as a dairy-free option but can be substituted with other milk alternatives or dairy milk as preferred.
Enjoy this smoothie as a morning energizer or afternoon pick-me-up. It serves as an alternative to hot coffee drinks, especially when a cold, creamy beverage is desired.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup water boiling
- 1 tablespoon sugar can sub honey or agave, granulated white
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or 2 shots of espresso coffee, powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 cups almond milk sub coconut, dairy, soy etc
- 2 banana peeled
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- In a large cup, combine the water, sugar, coffee powder and cocoa and mix until all is dissolved. (If using espresso, skip the water and just stir in the sugar and cocoa).
- Add the coffee mixture, the almond milk, bananas and ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Devour.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 321mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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