Coffee and breakfast are all rolled into one with this mocha protein smoothie. Especially in this summer heat, a smoothie is one of my favorite ways to beat the heat and ensure that I get my greens in early in the day.
Banana, peanut butter, and chocolate are the best of friends, and add in coffee and wowwwwwww it is the ultimate combination. Why not add in your morning coffee and have an all in one breakfast powerhouse??
Old bananas full of brown spots make for the perfect smoothie candidates. Either that or making a loaf of my chocolate chip banana bread 🙂 Peel and slice the bananas before freezing them in a plastic bag, and you have an easy base for any smoothie. The banana slices can be stored in the freezer for a month or two.
As far as protein goes, I am a huge supporter of Orgain plant protein. No chalky whey taste and it’s made with clean ingredients. And you can find it in many many flavors. I used the creamy chocolate fudge flavor. Besides this mocha protein smoothie, I use Orgain in all of my smoothie recipes.
Banana base, chocolate protein powder, a scoop of peanut butter, a splash of coffee, and a big handful of spinach and I am ready to take on the day. Blend it all up, with some chia seeds, flaxseed, milk of choice, and you have breakfast with a bang.
The spinach is definitely optional, but it ensures you get some greens and you can’t taste it at all. Other than the slightly “off” coloring it adds to the smoothie, you 100% would not even know its’ in there.
Mocha Protein Smoothie
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1/4 c milk of choice
- 1/4 c iced coffee
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 serving chocolate protein powder I used Orgain chocolate fudge
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/2 tbsp flax seed
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- ice
- 1 handful spinach optional
Instructions
- Add milk, coffee, protein powder, peanut butter, frozen banana, chia seeds, flaxseed, and spinach in a blender. Blend until it is a smooth consistency. Add ice to thicken to the desired consistency
