Mocha Madness a Tropical Smoothie Café Copycat Recipe
Check out my copycat version of a Mocha Madness Smoothie. This is a delicious, easy, and healthy coffee smoothie recipe. The combination of bananas, mocha, and cocoa powder make for a great smoothie that does not take long to make!
In this article, I will guide you through the ins and outs of this recipe including why you will love it, ingredients, how to make this smoothie, and some nutritional information about why I choose to enjoy smoothies almost daily.
Ingredients in This Mocha Smoothie Recipe
This Mocha Madness recipe has simple ingredients and it doubles as a mocha madness protein shake because of the addition of protein powder.
Soy Milk: You could also use a plant-based milk like almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
Bananas: I prefer frozen ripe banana chunks for a super creamy texture
Dates: If you do not have dates, maple syrup will work!
Cocoa Powder: this aids in the rich chocolate flavor
Mocha Protein Powder: I enjoy Earth Fed Muscle Magic Beans
Optional Ingredients: non-fat yogurt (for extra protein and creaminess), Vanilla Extract, Chia Seeds, chocolate shavings, chocolate chips
For more coffee flavor you can swap half the soy milk for coffee or add in some espresso powder or instant coffee.
How To A Make Mocha Madness Smoothie Recipe
Making Mocha Madness Smoothies are super simple and easy!
First, Add the ingredients to a high-speed blender, starting with liquids.
Then, blend until smooth! That’s it!
For a quick cleanup, rinse the blender immediately after making your smoothie. This step prevents the smoothie residue from drying and sticking to your blender.
What To Do With Leftovers?!
Got leftovers? Add them to an ice cube tray! You can add those smoothie cubes into your next coffee smoothie creation or make a homemade ice cream!
Why I drink Protein Smoothies or Shakes Almost Daily
Previously, I was training for the Willamette Valley Marathon in Salem, OR. Adequate nutrition is crucial for my marathon training. I still train for various races in the Pacific Northwest and smoothies are a vital part of my training and nutrition regimen.
I supplement my diet with protein smoothies to ensure that I am meeting my daily protein needs. Additionally, my smoothies provide a great source of nutrition (carbohydrates, fluids) after my workouts.
Listed below, are four reasons why supplementing my diet with protein smoothies helps achieve my fitness goals.
Energy – Adequate nutrition helps to improve energy and performance during endurance exercise. Marathon training requires a significant amount of energy. A typical long run can burn 1000 to 2000 calories.
Recovery – Adequate nutrition (especially protein) helps with the recovery and repair of tissues and muscles. What’s more, proper nutrition assists with the synthesis of the body’s molecules essential for recovery. This protein smoothie helps me meet my grams of protein goals for the day.
Injury prevention – Nutrition plays an important role in injury prevention. Consuming sufficient nutrients aids in maintaining bone health, connective tissue strength, and joint integrity, thus reducing the risk of overuse injuries.
Hydration – Proper hydration is crucial for optimal performance and overall health. Smoothies are full of hydrating ingredients that help our bodies function properly. Smoothies can prevent cramping, help maintain body temp & fluid balance, and assist in the removal of waste products.
Like This Recipe? Try These Other Delicious Smoothie Recipes?
Below are a few other smoothie recipes you may enjoy!
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High Protein Mocha Madness Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cups unflavored soy milk
- 1 frozen Banana
- 4 tbsp mocha protein powder
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- optional dates
Glass Garnish
- toasted coconut flakes, almonds and melted chocolate
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a blender, starting with liquids.
- Blend until smooth.
Notes
Nutrition
Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
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