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    Chocolate Coffee Smoothie

    Published: Nov 25, 2018 · Modified: Mar 12, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    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.

    coffee smoothie with whipped cream and chocolate chips on top.

    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 🍽️

    cocoa powder, milk, coffee, peanut butter, honey, frozen banana.
    • 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.
    the top of a coffee smoothie with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips on top.

    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.

    a blender with banana, peanut butter, coffee, cocoa powder, and milk in it.
    mocha smoothie in a blender.
    pouring chocolate coffee smoothie into a glass.
    • 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!
    mocha smoothie with whipped cream and chocolate chips on top.

    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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    coffee smoothie with whipped cream and chocolate chips.

    Coffee Smoothie Recipe

    Carolyn
    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.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 smoothie
    Calories 313 kcal

    Equipment

    • High speed blender

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup cold coffee
    • ¼ cup whole milk
    • 1 large frozen banana see note
    • 1 T. Dutch processed cocoa powder
    • 1 T. peanut butter
    • 1 T. honey
    • small handful of ice

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients except honey in the blender.
    • Drizzle the honey on top of the banana. Doing this will prevent the honey from sticking to the bottom of the blender.
    • Blend well until smooth. Enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    If your banana is on the smaller side, use 1 ½ bananas. Or if you like a thicker consistency. The more frozen banana, the thicker it will be. 
    I use a Vitamix for all my smoothie recipes. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 730mgFiber: 6gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword coffee smoothie, mocha smoothie
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    Comments

    1. Ashley VonderBecke says

      January 24, 2019 at 3:24 am

      She really did pee on our floor...but she was pregnan,t so ya know, can't say much 😉 I wanna try this too!

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