This Almond Mocha Smoothie isn’t just a delicious drink, it is a healthy protein shake to help you lighten up!
To make this smoothie, start with a cup of milk in your blender. You can use dairy, soy or almond, whichever you prefer.
Now for some yummy things. Add in a tablespoon of raw local honey, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla and a half teaspoon of instant espresso powder.
Next add in a scoop of your favorite chocolate protein powder.
Add in a tablespoon of fresh almond butter.
And finally, add in 8-10 ice cubes. Blend this together until smooth.
That is it! Now enjoy this sweet treat. Your taste buds will have no idea how good this is for you!
Almond Mocha Smoothie (Protein Shake)
This Almond Mocha Smoothie isn’t just a delicious drink, it is a healthy protein shake to help you lighten up in the New Year!
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk, dairy, soy or almond
- 1 Tb raw local honey
- 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 8-10 ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in your blender. Blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 34gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 182mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17g
Nutritional information is auto-generated and the accuracy is not guaranteed.
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I love the flavors in this smoothie, definitely a keeper!
Honey and espresso are great additions to a smoothie. What a fabulous idea.
I may have to find some espresso powder tonight so that I can have this tomorrow morning!
I saw this pop up on the list of #SS items and went, YES!!! I was even happier when I found out it was you. Always sharing such awesome recipes–almond and mocha are two of my fav flavors, ever. Happy 2015!!
Thank you so much! I am a mocha fanatic, and am always looking for ways to bring that flavor into goodies I make :)
This looks amazing! I love all the flavors! Perfect for breakfast!
I love chocolate and almonds together. I actually just bought almonds to make an almond butter…I am now definitely craving this smoothie!
I tend to stick to the same two types of protein shakes and I’m starting to get bored.. This will shake things up!
My son and his fiance are trying to eat healthier this yea (she is preggers and he is gaining baby weight too LOL) so they will love this smoothie recipe!
How decadent does this sound! Love that its healthy too
I could definitely get on board with this. This is something I would consider having every morning, it sounds and looks just delicious! LOVE this!
I adore smoothies and this one looks awesome! Definitely trying this soon!
Sounds like nice flavor combo!
Yum! I just got myself a Ninja for Christmas and really want to start making some smoothies with it!
I’m sending this recipe to my mom as this is something she would love.
You totally had me at mocha. I’m going to try this in the morning!
I love the use of raw local honey in this recipe! Thank you for sharing this week!