Chocolate Mocha Smoothie
This is a quick and easy recipe that I make when I need an added boost of energy or to focus. This smoothie is super filling, tastes amazing, and has the added benefit of functional mushrooms to give you an energetic boost, mental focus, and help support your immune system.
Ingredients
1 cup organic almond milk
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 package Four Stigmatic instant mushroom coffee mix with lion’s mane
1 tbsp organic chia seeds
1 - 2 tbsp organic peanut butter
1/2 cup frozen banana slices
1/3 cup frozen organic spinach
Add the ingredients to a Vitamix or other high-powered blender in the order listed above and process. Transfer to a cup and top with cacao nibs for an extra treat!
Makes 1 serving
Options:
You can substitute coconut milk if you prefer.
I prefer frozen spinach and frozen bananas as it makes the smoothie colder and thicker, but if you don’t have either on hand feel free to use fresh ingredients. I would increase the spinach to at least 1 cup if using fresh.
My go to brands for this recipe:
Be Well By Kelly chocolate protein powder
Four Stigmatic Instant Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane - “Think”
Nutiva organic chia seeds
Whole Foods Market organic creamy peanut butter (no sugar or salt added)
Three Trees Original Almond Milk or MALK Organic Almond*
Whole Foods organic frozen chopped spinach
*Three Trees and MALK brands are my favorite due to the quality and limited number of ingredients in these products. They do not contain any gums, which are frequently added to non-dairy milks and can cause gastrointestinal issues. However, I do understand that it can get costly if you’re making lots of smoothies! My replacement suggestion would be Whole Foods Organic Original Unsweetened Almond Milk, but feel free to use whatever you love and works best for you.
