Mocha Smoothie

This Mocha Smoothie is a delicious way to kick start your day. It has a hint of chocolate from the cacao, a burst of energy from the coffee, and protein from the peanut butter and quinoa flakes.

Mocha Smoothie Ingredients

Coffee: When I make this smoothie at home I use my espresso machine. However, you could also use 1/2 cup of brewed coffee or instant coffee dissolved in 1/4-1/2 cup of hot water.

Cacao: I use the Power Super Foods cacao to give this smoothie a hint of chocolate flavour. All of their products are certified organic and are sourced from smallholder organic farms. 

Peanut Butter: Any peanut butter will work just fine. However, I personally love Mayver’s Peanut Butter. It’s made in Australia from nothing but roasted peanuts and a pinch of salt.

Medjool Dates: This particular variety of date adds a sweet and subtle caramel-like taste to this smoothie. As an added bonus, they are also rich in fibre, antioxidants and potassium. They are larger in size compared with other varieties of dates, so I recommend chopping them into smaller pieces so they blend easier.

Quinoa Flakes: I use quinoa flakes in this recipe to ensure it is gluten-free. However, if you eat oats you could switch the quinoa flakes to oats and the recipe will work just the same.

Plant-Based Milk: Any plant-based milk will work, I recommend any from the Pure Harvest range.

Prepping and Storing

If you don’t have a lot of time during the week, this smoothie is super simple to create for breakfast or a snack. If you’re more into meal prepping on the weekend, you could make a batch and freeze it into smoothie cubes. This makes it even easier to whip up during the week.

If you are looking for more smoothie recipes, or breakfast or snack ideas, you’ll also love these other smoothie recipes and breakfast recipes.

If you like this recipe and decide to share it on Instagram, don’t forget to tag @theplantryco and #theplantryco, I would love to see all your recreations!