Mocha Banana Smoothie

This mocha banana smoothie is the perfect energizing smoothie recipe! Made with just five ingredients, this smoothie is simple and quick to throw together. You’ll love the combination of coffee and chocolate flavor.

Note: This post was originally published in 2015. It has been updated in 2024 with new photos and additional helpful information.

Ingredients and Instructions

Here’s a photo of all the ingredients you’ll need, along with selected ingredient notes:

• Banana – You’ll want a frozen banana as this offers the icy creaminess you expect in a smoothie.

• Chocolate chips – I like dark chocolate, but use whatever floats your boat.

• Coffee – You can use any kind, just make sure it’s cold. This smoothie is actually a great way to use up what’s left in a pot of coffee after your morning brew; just set it aside in the fridge and use it for the smoothie later in the day or the next morning.

• Milk – I use 1% dairy milk, but you can substitute with whatever milk you prefer – oat, almond, etc.

• Protein powder – This is optional, but if you want to boost the protein content, add half a scoop of chocolate protein powder to the recipe. (Make sure you choose a powder that you know tastes good, as some powders don’t have the greatest flavor and can then ruin the smoothie.)

Once you’ve got all the ingredients together, toss ‘em in a blender or blender cup.

Blend until smooth, and then enjoy!

Recipe FAQ

Here are some common questions that may come up as you’re preparing this recipe:

Nutrition Benefits

As a dietitian, I love this recipe as a quick breakfast option before or after a morning workout. It packs in:

• Caffeine, which can potentially help performance (though if caffeine makes you jittery or isn’t your thing, you can easily sub with decaf).
• Carbs, to fuel your muscles during your workout or replenish that fuel after a workout.
• Protein, to support muscle repair and recovery. This can be valuable after a workout, but can also be helpful before a workout if you know you aren’t planning to eat for a while after your workout.
• Vitamin B12, at 24% of your daily needs, which is important for supporting energy production in the body.
• Potassium, at 17% of your daily needs, which is a key electrolyte lost in sweat and that’s involved in blood pressure regulation.

More Smoothie Recipes

If you’re looking for more tasty smoothie recipes, be sure to give one of these a try:

• Pumpkin coffee smoothie
• Strawberry watermelon smoothie
• Turmeric banana smoothie
• Beet green smoothie
• Watermelon cucumber smoothie

I hope you enjoy this recipe! If you get a chance to try it, feel free to leave a recipe rating or comment below.

Mocha Banana Smoothie

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This mocha banana smoothie is a perfect energizing start to your day!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1 smoothie

Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 frozen banana
• ½ cup cold coffee
• ½ cup 1% milk (or milk alternative)
• 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
• ½ scoop chocolate protein powder (optional)

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a blender or blender cup. Blend until well-combined. Enjoy!

Notes

• If using protein powder, be sure you choose a high-quality powder that tastes good.
• The banana adds a good amount of creaminess, but if you want an icier smoothie, add a few ice cubes when blending.

 

Nutrition analysis (approximate including protein powder): 307 calories, 7 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 85 mg sodium, 47.5 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 29 g sugar, 17.5 g protein, Vitamin D: 7%, Calcium: 18%, Iron: 5%, Potassium: 17%

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal

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Chrissy Carroll

Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

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