Mercy. This mocha banana smoothie tastes like a mix between everyone’s favorite Wendy’s Frosty and Braum’s German chocolate ice cream. Know what I mean? This shushy chocolaty goodness with a hint of mocha and coconut will give you a late morning (or anytime) pick-me-up without all the sugar and empty calories.
Since the first of the year I’ve been on a green smoothie kick (thanks to my friend Kellee who blogs at Delta Moxie). Now that I’ve discovered the magical combination of coffee and frozen bananas, I’ve added this to my rotation.
Tomorrow morning, when you brew coffee, save half a cup for this recipe. You’ll think you splurged at Starbucks.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold black coffee
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk (I use lactose free)
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 1 heaping Tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon local honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 handfuls of ice
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients. There may be unblended flaxseed in your smoothie—omit if you prefer. (I add flaxseed to most everything for the extra fiber.)
- This smoothie is not sugary sweet. Add your favorite sweetener, if desired.
- This makes 2 medium servings.
Very tasty!
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OMIGOSH this sounds good. I think I have everything here but the flaxseed. I am still semi-frozen in and this will be a treat. All I need to do is pop that banana into the freezer. Thanks for posting.
I love adding bananas to smoothies…it just thickens it right up!
Wow! Coffee and Banana have never tried them in a combination! Must try it now. This sounds ideal for these hot summers, a cool refreshing and yummy drink. 🙂
This sounds so yummy!!
This smoothie looks so good! Pinning!
I’m rarely a fan of the texture of smoothies, but this one actually sounds really good. I may just have to give this one a try for breakfast one of these days.
OMG! Get in my belly! This looks so good. I will be pinning this and making it for sure. Good post!
Haha thanks Michelle. I hope your belly loves it too.
This sounds delicious! Perfect morning treat. I’m going to have to give it a try.
Sounds very tasty and well looks even more so! Will try it soon for breakfast someday 🙂
Thanks!
Yum! Off to pin! My girls will be in heaven when we make this, thanks!
Yum! I will give it a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I hope you like it!
Wow! It sure looks yummy and it seems to be the perfect breakfast smoothie!
This looks super exciting! And that picture sure look inviting 🙂 Am gonna try it, looks easy!
I luv Bananas n coffee….. am sure I will luv this smoothie!
Now that sounds interesting! Since I love all of the ingredients, I don’t see how I couldn’t love the smoothie! Pinning!!!
– Brooke –
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