🧋Want to give your coffee an extra protein pick-me-up?Â
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This Mocha-Banana Protein Smoothie is FILLING… and that makes it a good on-the-go breakfast or pre- or post-workout shake to give you the energy to power through 💪
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Even better? This recipe is so easy, the hardest part is remembering to set aside leftover brewed coffee in the fridge ahead of time!
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And yes, before you freak out… there is frozen cauliflower on the ingredients list.
I promise, it’s a great way to sneak veggies into your smoothie and you won’t even taste it.Â
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**NOTE: depending on how thick (or thin) you like your smoothie, you can adjust the amount of milk you add, too!
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Feel free to mix this one up. You can swap out the dates for 1 tablespoon of nut butter (almond, PB, etc) instead. The dates = a sweeter smoothie, the nut butter = creamier.
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Now for the recipe!
Mocha-Banana Coffee SmoothieÂ
(serves 1)
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- ¾ cup (180 ml) cold brewed coffee
- ¼ cup (30 ml) unsweetened non-dairy milk (more if necessary)
- ½ cup (55 g) frozen cauliflower florets
- 1 medium frozen banana, chopped
- ½ Tbsp cacao powder
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional)
- 2 soft pitted dates (optional) (if the dates are dry or hardened, soak them in hot water first)
- Pinch of sea salt
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Place all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!