Mocha Banana Smoothie

Mocha pairs coffee and chocolate in a name café culture made famous. This smoothie blends cold brew, cocoa, and frozen bananas with creamy yogurt for a frosty American dessert drink.

Serves 2 · 5 min prep

Estimate for one serving

• 265 cal
• 10g protein
• 48g carbs
• 5g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas, frozen
• 1 cup cold brewed coffee
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• for drizzle chocolate syrup

Instructions

1. 1Add the frozen banana pieces to a high-speed blender first so they break down evenly.
2. 2Pour in the cold brew coffee, milk, and Greek yogurt.
3. 3Sprinkle the cocoa powder over the liquids, then add the honey and vanilla extract.
4. 4Drop in the ice cubes last to keep everything cold and thick.
5. 5Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no banana chunks remaining.
6. 6Check the consistency; if it is too thick, add a splash more milk and blend briefly again.
7. 7Taste and adjust sweetness if desired, then blend one final time.
8. 8Drizzle chocolate syrup inside two tall glasses in a spiral pattern.
9. 9Pour the smoothie into the prepared glasses and serve immediately with a straw while the mocha-banana flavor is at its peak.