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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies, Smoothie Bowls, and Juices

    Published: Sep 4, 2019 · Modified: Aug 15, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Mocha Smoothie

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    This healthy Mocha Smoothie is made with coffee or mocha grain beverage. Either way, it's a great way to start your day!

    Mocha Smoothie in a mason jar.

    This Mocha Smoothie is a sweet treat for breakfast. If you want your coffee and breakfast all in one, the coffee route is a great way to go. This vegan smoothie will get you moving in the morning.

    I've included two options for making it; one with cold brew or regular coffee and the other with mocha grain beverage.

    A grain beverage is a great alternative for people who don't drink coffee or want to cut back on caffeine. It doesn't taste quite like coffee, but it does have a nice robust flavor.

    It comes in different flavors, like almond amaretto, dark roast, hazelnut, vanilla nut, maca chocolate, and more. It comes in tea bag form and an all-purpose grind, which you brew in your coffee maker.

    Other smoothie recipes to try are my Vegan Chocolate Banana Smoothie recipe, Strawberry Beet Smoothie Bowl, and Vegan Berry Smoothie recipe.

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    • Other Vegan Breakfasts
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    • Other Vegan Smoothies
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is energizing.
    • It's made in minutes.
    • It is sweet and flavorful.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Frozen banana: I keep frozen bananas on hand at all times. As soon as they're ripe, I peel them, break them in half and place them in a freezer-safe container in the freezer.
    • Cacao powder (or cocoa powder): Adds a chocolate flavor.
    • Chia seeds: Add protein and fiber. I used ground chia seeds, but whole chia seeds also work. You could also use flax seeds, hemp seeds, or protein powder.
    • Coffee or mocha grain beverage: Adds a robust flavor, and if you use coffee, an energy boost. I like to use cold brew coffee because it is less acidic.
    • Almond milk: I like to use unsweetened almond milk to control the amount of sweetener.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Smoothie being made in a blender.

    Step 1: Add ingredients into a high speed blender.

    Step 2: Mix until smooth and creamy.

    Other Vegan Breakfasts

    • Thai Coffee Overnight Oats
    • Berry Smoothie Bowl
    • Tofu Scramble and Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
    Smoothie in a mason jar.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Is a coffee and banana shake a good combination?

    Yes, coffee and banana taste great together in this mocha smoothie.

    How to make a mocha smoothie?

    Add frozen banana, cacao powder, chia seeds, coffee or mocha grain beverage, and almond milk into a high speed blender. Blend. until creamy.

    Other Vegan Smoothies

    • Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie
      Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie
    • Turmeric Smoothie
      Turmeric Banana Smoothie
    • Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
      Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
    • Tropical Smoothie
      Vegan Tropical Smoothie

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    *I originally posted this recipe on November 17, 2014. I added new photos, text, and a video when I republished it.

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    Mocha Smoothie

    This healthy Mocha Smoothie is made with coffee or mocha grain beverage. Either way, it's a great way to start your day!
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 316kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • high speed blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 frozen bananas
    • 1 Tablespoon cacao powder
    • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 cup almond or soy milk
    • ½ cup cold brew or regular coffee, chilled or Teecino mocha grain Beverage
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    Instructions

    • Brew cold brew coffee, regular coffee or Teecino as per directions. Refrigerate.
    • Blend all ingredients in a Nutribullet or blender.

    Notes

    See notes below regarding Teecino and coffee for people with a gluten intolerance.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 1028mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 388mg | Iron: 2mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

    *Note:  When I originally published this post I used the Teecino beverage with barley. Now they have certified gluten-free products, which I linked to above.

    If you do happen to purchase the one with barley, this is their info on gluten in their products:

    According to Teecino, an independent laboratory tested their products for gluten and found no detectable levels.  They recommend using a paper filter in a drip coffee maker or tea bags.  I am not Celiac, but gluten intolerant.  I have never had an adverse reaction.  Check out Teecino’s website here:
    Teecino’s website – Frequently asked questions

    **Important! If you are gluten-free you may want to avoid coffee altogether. I personally have never had a problem drinking it, and I have a gluten intolerance. It is probably because I drink whole-bean organic coffee, and grind it myself. I learned that it can be problematic for people who don't tolerate gluten. So I did some research and one article mentioned trying organic whole-bean coffee because it isn't highly processed causing cross-reactivity issues. So please do the research yourself, and test it out. I try to only post recipes that are 100% gluten-free since I have a gluten intolerance. I am really careful about avoiding gluten in my daily life.

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