Espresso, oats, chocolate protein powder, all blended up for your enjoyment. Yes, I made this an espresso smoothie, and it’s FABOULOUS!! Breakfast with coffee already infused in it. Ummm yes please, everyday! Midday snack on the weekend. Sign me up! Talk about preworkout! I’m sorry but you just can’t buy anything premade that is this good! The best part is that this is 100% healthy and will give you energy to start your day or power through a sweaty workout session!
Mocha Cookie Espresso Smoothie Recipe Tips
I’ve been playing a little too much with my espresso machine at my house! It’s not fancy, my mom got it for me two years ago for Christmas and I just LOVE when I can start my Saturday with a nice espresso and pancakes. However, I’ve been teaching spin on Saturday mornings at 9am and by the time I get home from class I’m STARVING and pretty exhausted. This mocha cookie espresso smoothie has been my savior the past few weekends!
A nice jolt of caffeine is exactly what I need to continue with my day and the carb/protein balance is perfect to restore my depleted body after a sweaty 15 mile ride at 9am! I don’t know about you, but I really can’t eat much before a cardio class. So I end up teaching spin on an empty stomach (ok ok – In all honesty I can’t get up early enough to eat – the weekends are for SLEEPING!!), so needless to say I’m a starving marvin by the time I get home at 10:15.
So I down one of these smoothies, have a slice of banana bread, or pancakes and continue with the day. These protein shakes are so good, I have been having them as my preworkout shakes as well. I just may be addicted!
It’s February, it’s cold, maybe it’s snowing?? Admit it, this sounds amazing and you will just sip it close to the fire bundled up with your favorite blanket. Nothing is better than cold coffee and chocolate. MMMM
This chocolate espresso smoothie is packed with protein and good carbs, naturally sweetened, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. Oats and chia seeds help keep you full for hours, banana and dates add the perfect sweetness without the need for additional sugar. Vegan chocolate protein powder adds 20 grams of protein with minimal ingredients. The oats don’t break down all the way, and they give the shake the cookie consistency. It’s like you broke up cookies and threw them in the blender (affiliate link). It’s fantastic. If you haven’t tried this, you really should!
Let’s admit it though, I don’t really need to sell you on trying this espresso smoothie do I? No, no I don’t!
Mocha Cookie Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 2 shots strong espresso or 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2-3 dried pitted dates
- 1/2 banana cut into coins and frozen
- 2-3 tbs. rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder I used Raw Fusion Rich Chocolate
- 1 tsp. chia seeds
- 3-4 ice cubes
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, add dates and frozen banana.
- Pour espresso (coffee) over dates and banana.
- Add rolled oats and cashew milk.
- Add scoop of protein powder and chia seeds.
- Top off with ice and blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!!
Nutrition
What about you?
- Do you eat before you workout?
- What is your favorite thing to pair with coffee?
- Espresso or coffee?
Kathleen
June 16, 2015 at 5:49 amWhatever has a double espresso in it has to be good. Thanks for bringing this to #HomeMattersParty
Kathleen
Amanda @ Momily Homily
June 15, 2015 at 2:42 pmThis recipe sounds so delightful. I hate coffee though, so I think I’ll subsitute some Dandy Blend.
Gail Akeman
June 11, 2015 at 2:53 pmThank you for joining the Small victories Sunday linkup . Please join again.
Rachel
June 10, 2015 at 8:34 amI’m always looking for healthy ways to refuel after a run. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe on Small Victories Sunday link up.
Kate @KateMovingForward
June 8, 2015 at 9:35 amWow! This sounds amazing! I love that it is made from all whole, healthy ingredients too! Coming from Melt in Your Mouth linkup!
Sarah Grace
February 6, 2015 at 12:16 amI’m more of a coffee girl than expresso because I like it sweet 🙂 But umm, hello delicious! I love coffee, love chocolate..and I always put oats in my smoothies because of the yummy creamy texture. So this is perfect!
xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.
Sam
February 11, 2015 at 7:19 amLove that you also add oats to your smoothies, they really do add so much!
GiGi Eats
February 5, 2015 at 11:08 pmMmm! I can imagine this recipe being super thick and delicious, eat it with a spoon 🙂
I actually cannot eat before I work out, but after, it’s on!
jill conyers
February 5, 2015 at 7:18 amCoffee…yes please! This sounds delicious and you can never have too many smoothie recipes.
Autumn
February 4, 2015 at 9:26 pmCoffee for the win! This recipe looks so delicous and the photography is gorgeous! Cant wait to try it! Thank you for shaing!
Lauren @ Fun, Fit, and Fabulous!
February 4, 2015 at 6:19 pmThat sounds amazing! If I’m teaching a class, I usually eat a little something beforehand but not if I’m running. I am a HUGE fan of coffee and therefore a HUGE fan of coffee in my smoothies!! 🙂
Paige c
February 4, 2015 at 2:18 pmYum, I love everything in this shake and NEED to make it when I get home!
Susie @ SuzLyfe
February 4, 2015 at 9:53 amWould it be counterproductive to put Baileys in this?
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment
February 4, 2015 at 8:39 amI like something small before I workout. Just a snack so I don’t get too hungry. I love adding coffee or cold brew to my shakes. A little caffeine kick and the flavor is fabulous. 🙂
Kirtley @ The Gist of Fit
February 4, 2015 at 8:34 amIf I drank coffee…I would make that!! Have you heard of bulletproof coffee? I would also drink that, every day haha.
No I don’t eat before workouts necessarily…I just eat when I am hungry haha.
Have a great day!!