What coffee is best for a mocha smoothie?

Any coffee you enjoy, brewed and fully cooled. Cold brew gives a smoother, less bitter result than hot coffee that has been chilled.

Can I make a mocha smoothie without banana?

Yes. Use a little honey or maple syrup for sweetness and a few ice cubes for thickness. It will be less creamy but still good.

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Mocha Smoothie

Coffee shop quality in your own kitchen. The combination of coffee, cocoa, and banana creates authentic mocha flavor. Perfect for coffee lovers, busy mornings, or when you want something that feels indulgent but provides real nutrition.

Time: 5 min
Method: Blend
Serves: 1
Energy: 543 kcal
Protein: 22 g

Go to the method

Tall glass of mocha smoothie made with oats, coffee, cocoa powder, banana and yogurt

Method

Step 1: Blend your DIY Oats with cold coffee, cocoa powder, banana, and Greek yogurt.
Step 2: Add milk to reach desired consistency.
Step 3: Blend until smooth.
Step 4: This tastes like a mocha from your favorite coffee shop but provides substantial nutrition.
Step 5: The yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

Notes from the Department

Coffee shop style

Nutrition

1 serving

543 cal | 22g protein | 15g fiber

2 servings

1086 cal | 44g protein | 30g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

Cold coffee gives the smoothie its backbone, cocoa turns it into mocha, and the banana does the sweetening so you do not have to reach for sugar. Greek yogurt adds body and a slight tang that keeps the chocolate from going flat. The soaked oats blend in completely, which is why this drinks like a thick cafe shake but holds you until lunch. One serving comes to about 543 calories, 22g protein and 15g fibre.

Swaps

Frozen banana makes it colder and thicker, almost milkshake territory. Swap the yogurt for more milk if you want it lighter. Oat milk works if you are going dairy-free, paired with a plant yogurt. For a stronger coffee hit, freeze leftover coffee in an ice tray and blend in a few cubes instead of plain ice.

The base

If you do not have a DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats, milk, chia seeds and a few almonds overnight. That is the whole trick.

Storage

Best drunk straight away. It will keep in the fridge until later in the day, but it thickens as the chia works, so shake it and add a splash of milk before drinking.

Questions people ask

What coffee is best for a mocha smoothie?: Any coffee you enjoy, brewed and fully cooled. Cold brew gives a smoother, less bitter result than hot coffee that has been chilled.
Can I make a mocha smoothie without banana?: Yes. Use a little honey or maple syrup for sweetness and a few ice cubes for thickness. It will be less creamy but still good.

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