Mocha Smoothie Bowl

This creamy smoothie bowl blends rich cocoa and coffee flavors into a nourishing, energizing treat.

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Looking to add interest to your morning meals? This Mocha Smoothie Bowl has just what you need! The chocolatey rich flavors and coffee undertones elevate this smoothie bowl to the next level. Bananas add creaminess without overpowering the taste, and the crave-worthy toppings (like nuts and granola) make this a delicious and satiating treat.

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Why We Love This Smoothie Bowl

Healthy Indulgence: This smoothie is just as healthy as it is delicious! Every bite tastes like you’re eating a decadent dessert, yet it’s packed with protein and other wholesome ingredients.

Perfect Post-Workout Snack: Try this for a tasty high-protein post-workout snack. Add an extra boost of protein by topping the smoothie bowl with things like chia seeds, nut butter, or chopped pecans.

Quick & Easy: This is perfect when you’re pressed for time. Simply add the ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth. Once it’s in a bowl, add your toppings and enjoy!

Completely Customizable: Make this smoothie bowl your own by tweaking it to your desire. For example, add an extra scoop of protein powder, omit the instant coffee, or add a tablespoon of peanut butter. Get creative with the toppings, such as adding coconut flakes, cacao nibs, seeds, or dried fruit.

Healthy & Hormone-Friendly Ingredients

Bananas: Naturally sweet bananas are high in fiber, potassium, B6, and vitamin C. Eat them when they are still green (or just turning yellow) to help keep blood sugar stable.

Plant-based Protein: Women approaching menopause are especially vulnerable to muscle loss due to declining estrogen levels. Strength training can help. A diet rich in protein is vital to help build and maintain muscle as you age. While you can get more than enough protein through whole foods on a plant-based diet, supplementing with good-quality, clean protein powders is a great way to hit your protein goals relatively easily.

Soy Milk: Soy milk and other soy products are composed of phytoestrogens, compounds that mimic estrogen in the body and may help alleviate menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and bone loss. It is also a great source of protein.

Cocoa: You might be amazed to know just how healthy cocoa powder is: the flavanols in cocoa help lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol while also boosting good cholesterol and unstiffening your arteries. They also fight the effects of stress and aging by protecting your cells from oxidative damage.

Chia Seeds (optional): Packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, eating chia seeds may contribute to brain function and heart health. They can also help you manage your weight by increasing your satiety.

How to Make a Mocha Smoothie Bowl

See the full recipe card with measurements and instructions below.

What You’ll Need:

• frozen bananas
• vanilla or chocolate plant-based protein powder
• soy milk
• instant coffee
• cocoa powder
• vanilla

Topping Options:

• chia seeds
• chopped nuts
• dairy-free mini chocolate chips
• sliced banana or berries
• granola

How to Make this Recipe:

1. To a high-speed blender, add frozen bananas, protein powder, soy milk, instant coffee, cocoa, and vanilla. Pulse until smooth and creamy. (Add a tablespoon of soy milk as needed if the blades of the blender get stuck.)

2. With a rubber spatula, scrape out the smoothie into a bowl. Sprinkle with your favorite toppings, such as chia seeds (for extra protein), chopped nuts, sliced bananas or berries, mini dairy-free chocolate chips, or granola.

Notes:

• Frozen Bananas: To be certain the smoothie is thick and creamy, use 1 plus 1/2 small to medium-sized frozen bananas, or one very large frozen banana.
• Adjust Thickness: If you’d like a thicker smoothie, add a couple ice cubes to the blender and pulse. (Depending on your blender type, you may have to pulse, then stir the ice around, and repeat.) If you’d like it to be thinner, add soy milk one tablespoon at a time.
• Increase Coffee Flavor: To deepen the coffee flavor, slightly increase the amount of instant coffee you use.
• More Topping Ideas: Topping possibilities are endless and can elevate your smoothie bowl. Here are some ideas: chopped walnuts or pecans, slivered almonds, peanut or almond butter, sunflower butter, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes or shredded coconut, chocolate chips or cacao nibs, dried bananas or raspberries, pitted cherries, sliced berries, dairy-free whipped topping, or granola.