Banana Mocha Smoothie
This Banana Mocha Smoothie is perfect if you want something sweet, creamy, and a little bit of caffeine.
It’s a fun take on a regular smoothie—like a healthy snack that tastes like something from a coffee shop.
It’s really easy to make, has a lot of healthy ingredients, and is safe for kids if you don’t add coffee.
And it only takes a few minutes to make.
Great for breakfast, a snack in the afternoon, or even dessert.
Let’s mix it up!
Ingredients
- One ripe banana (the riper, the sweeter!)
- 1/2 cup of brewed coffee that has cooled
- 1/2 cup of milk, either dairy or non-dairy
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (optional, for more sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of ice cubes
- Optional but highly recommended: whipped cream and chocolate syrup on top.
Equipment
- Mixing machine
- Spoons and cups for measuring
- A tall glass or tumbler
- Optional metal straw (but it makes it look nice!)
Make your coffee the night before and put it in the fridge.
If you want to make your morning smoothie even easier, freeze the bananas ahead of time.
Preparation Instructions
- Make coffee and let it cool. Make a half cup of coffee and let it cool all the way down. Put it in the freezer for a few minutes if you’re in a hurry.
- Put the ingredients in the blender. Put the banana, cooled coffee, milk, cocoa powder, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes in a blender and mix.
- Mix until smooth. Mix everything together on high speed until it is smooth and creamy. If you need to, stop and scrape down the sides.
- Serve and top. Put it in a tall glass. Add whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and cocoa powder on top if you want to be fancy.
Tips & Variations
- To keep the cocoa powder from clumping, mix it with a little bit of liquid first.
- If you’re making this smoothie after a workout, add a scoop of protein powder.
- If you want a creamier texture, use frozen bananas—no ice is needed!
- If you don’t like coffee, you can use more milk or even chocolate milk instead for a kid-friendly version.
- No coffee? Use decaf or trade with more milk.
- You can use chocolate syrup or melted chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder.
- You don’t have to add sweeteners because ripe bananas are already sweet!
- Almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk are all good choices for milk here.
- Add toppings and have fun! A little bit of cinnamon or crushed nuts on top gives it a nice crunch.
- You can keep leftover smoothie in the fridge for up to 24 hours in a sealed jar. Before you drink, shake or stir.
Conclusion
That’s all there is to it! This Banana Mocha Smoothie is easy to make and tastes great at any time of day.
Try it out and tell me in the comments how you made yours unique.
Have questions?
Please leave them below; I’d be happy to help!
Here’s to mixing happiness! 🍌🍫🍌