Morning Mocha Smoothie

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Summary

Frosty, cool, and sweet, featuring the iconic pairing of espresso and chocolate, this smoothie is sure to be on your favorites list. Banana, dates, cacao powder, walnuts, and hemp seeds all provide important trace minerals such as magnesium, iron, potassium, and copper. Oats, dates, and cacao are also excellent sources of B vitamins, which help to support cellular energy production, making this an ideal smoothie for when you need some pep in your step.

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time10 minsTotal Time10 mins

Morning Mocha Smoothie

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups plant-based milk (unsweetened)
 1 ½ bananas (frozen or fresh)
 ½ cup organic rolled oats
 2 tbsp hemp seeds (hulled)
 ¼ cup raw walnuts
 1 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder (fair or direct trade)
 2 dates (pitted)
 2 tbsp espresso, +2 Tbsp as desired
 ice (as desired)

Directions

1

Add all ingredients, except the ice, to a blender and blend until smooth.

2

Taste for additional ingredients of choice.

3

Add 1–2 handfuls of ice, if desired.

4

Sprinkle with cacao or cocoa powder, if desired.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Use pecans or cashews in place of walnuts.

For the espresso, use caffeinated or decaffeinated, whichever you prefer.

Nut-free
Instead of walnuts, use raw sunflower seeds.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups plant-based milk (unsweetened)
 1 ½ bananas (frozen or fresh)
 ½ cup organic rolled oats
 2 tbsp hemp seeds (hulled)
 ¼ cup raw walnuts
 1 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder (fair or direct trade)
 2 dates (pitted)
 2 tbsp espresso, +2 Tbsp as desired
 ice (as desired)

Directions

1

Add all ingredients, except the ice, to a blender and blend until smooth.

2

Taste for additional ingredients of choice.

3

Add 1–2 handfuls of ice, if desired.

4

Sprinkle with cacao or cocoa powder, if desired.

Notes

Morning Mocha Smoothie