Chocolate Coffee Smoothie

This coffee smoothie is quick and delicious with an extra jolt of caffeine to wake you up! Coffee, chocolate, and banana are a match made in heaven.

Ah, coffee how I love thee. I could write poetry about it.

This frosty coffee smoothie is filling and lightly sweet with a chocolatey aftertaste. Feel free to add more honey if you like a sweeter coffee drink than I do. This mocha smoothie is a winner!

And it's much healthier than a Frappuccino from Starbucks (and cheaper too!). Win, win!

Ingredients 🍽️

• Cold coffee - You can use cold brew, drip, or espresso! Just make sure the coffee is chilled first. Warm coffee will melt your ingredients and make a thin smoothie. Be sure to use tasty, good-quality coffee. If the coffee tastes terrible, so will the smoothie!
• Whole milk - Adds protein and prevents it from getting bitter from too much coffee. Feel free to swap with a dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk.
• Frozen banana - I used one large frozen banana! Just peel a banana, throw it in a bag, and freeze overnight. I like to cut it in half or chunks first so it's easier to blend.
• Cocoa powder - For a smooth and ultra-chocolatey flavor, use Dutch processed cocoa. It's less bitter with a deeper flavor than natural cocoa.
• Peanut butter - Trust me on this one! Peanut butter adds protein and an indulgent, creamy taste.
• Honey - For added sweetness! Feel free to swap it with maple syrup.
• Ice - Normally I don't add ice to smoothies, but I like the frosty texture with coffee! Just a few cubes should do it.

Instructions ☕

For the best consistency, I recommend a high-speed blender. I invested in a Vitamix and love it! It can blend anything into a super smooth texture. If you make smoothies often, it's worth the lofty price tag.

• Combine everything except honey in the blender. If you put the honey in first, it sticks to the bottom of the blender.
• Drizzle honey on top of the banana. This way, it won't sink to the bottom.
• Blend until smooth. Start your blender on low speed, then gradually increase the speed and blend until you get a smooth texture.
• Pour and serve immediately!

Top Tips 📋

• Freeze your banana the night before. Peel and cut it in half or chunks. Place the chunks in a bag and freeze. If you use a non-frozen banana, the consistency won't be right.
• Use a large, ripe banana. Bananas vary a lot in size. Mine was on the larger side. If yours is small, freeze 1 ½ bananas.
• If possible, use a high-speed blender. This will give you a creamy consistency. Even budget brands carry high-speed models.
• If you have a low-powered blender, cut the banana into chunks first. It's easier on the motor.

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