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Mocha Banana Smoothie

March 5, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 20 Comments

mocha banana smoothie

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.

mocha banana smoothie

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Mocha Banana Smoothie

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

  1. 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.)
  2. This smoothie is not sugary sweet. Add your favorite sweetener, if desired.
  3. This makes 2 medium servings.
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mocha banana smoothie

Very tasty!

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Comments

  1. Dot says

    March 5, 2014 at 7:04 am

    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.

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  2. Christine says

    March 5, 2014 at 7:25 am

    I love adding bananas to smoothies…it just thickens it right up!

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  3. Shilpa Garg says

    March 5, 2014 at 7:35 am

    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. 🙂

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  4. Lora @ Crazy Running Girl says

    March 5, 2014 at 7:50 am

    This sounds so yummy!!

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  5. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

    March 5, 2014 at 8:08 am

    This smoothie looks so good! Pinning!

    Reply
  6. Helen says

    March 5, 2014 at 8:41 am

    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.

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  7. Michelle @ Mind of Meesh says

    March 5, 2014 at 8:43 am

    OMG! Get in my belly! This looks so good. I will be pinning this and making it for sure. Good post!

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      March 5, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      Haha thanks Michelle. I hope your belly loves it too.

      Reply
  8. Melanie - QuéMeansWhat says

    March 5, 2014 at 10:34 am

    This sounds delicious! Perfect morning treat. I’m going to have to give it a try.

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  9. richa singh (@richa_singh) says

    March 5, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Sounds very tasty and well looks even more so! Will try it soon for breakfast someday 🙂

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      March 5, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Brandi @ Finding the Path for Me says

    March 5, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    Yum! Off to pin! My girls will be in heaven when we make this, thanks!

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  11. Kelly H. says

    March 5, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Yum! I will give it a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      March 5, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      I hope you like it!

      Reply
  12. pixie says

    March 5, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    Wow! It sure looks yummy and it seems to be the perfect breakfast smoothie!

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  13. Rainbow Hues says

    March 5, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    This looks super exciting! And that picture sure look inviting 🙂 Am gonna try it, looks easy!

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  14. Meena Menon says

    March 6, 2014 at 5:24 am

    I luv Bananas n coffee….. am sure I will luv this smoothie!

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  15. DesignedByBH says

    March 6, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    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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  16. Marty says

    December 2, 2016 at 12:20 am

    Merci Hugo : Je compte bien réhabiliter ce bon vieux Grimod qui est complétement sous-estimé (&&bauo;lnasp;Brillat-Sqvarin(..) a herité toute la gloire qui revenait à Grimod » JP Aron) !

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  1. Healthy Smoothies For Weight Loss (with delicious recipes) - Root and Sprouts Science Based Health says:
    March 9, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    […] You could also use raw honey if you use a lot of energy and aren’t dealing with candida or trying to lose weight.  One of our favorite tricks is using bananas like in this recipe. […]

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