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Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie {GF, Paleo, Vegan, Low Cal}

Published: Apr 27, 2019 · Modified: Aug 14, 2020 by Megan

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Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie! Get your caffeine fix with a plant based smoothie. Made with just 5 ingredients this smoothie is perfect for post workout recovery or a quick energy boost. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie! Get your caffeine fix with a plant based smoothie. Made with just 4 ingredients this smoothie is perfect for post workout recovery or a quick energy boost. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

This Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie was originally published in June 2015. I've retested the recipe and republished it. Hope you enjoy it! 

Strange looking back 4 years writing this post. I was talking about my battle with estrogen and frustration with the medical community. I had 3 stress fractures in a year and yet every medical professional I saw told me missing periods were fine "as long as you're not trying to get pregnant."

Missing periods are not fine. Hormone problems are not fine. Many doctors are blowing it off telling people to take birth control as a bandaid to fix these problems. Birth control is not a fix. I got off hormonal birth control last year and feel so much better!

I talk to women every day in my nutrition practice who struggle with hormones and unfortunately, traditional doctors aren't doing enough to help these women. It's a shame. If you're struggling with this, just know there IS a way!

Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie! Get your caffeine fix with a plant based smoothie. Made with just 4 ingredients this smoothie is perfect for post workout recovery or a quick energy boost. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie

First step in healing is nourishing foods like this chocolate mocha fudge protein smoothie! Everyone loves a caffeine fix, but instead of heading to Starbucks for a sugar filled coffee, whip up one that's just as sweet and better for you!

Made with just 5 ingredients, this smoothie is refined sugar free and balanced with protein. Adding protein to a smoothie is KEY.  Otherwise you're basically drinking a smoothie sugar bomb. Protein keeps blood sugar regulated and if you're using this as a post recovery drink, you need the protein to repair muscle.

This smoothie's sweetened with a banana and vanilla extract. It has the perfect amount of sweetness to the compliment coffee and protein powder. It's forgiving too! You can add other ingredients to this. I often add collagen for a thicker, milkshake smoothie.

What You Need

  • Banana
  • Chocolate Protein Powder
  • Almond Milk
  • Coffee
  • Vanilla Extract

Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie! Get your caffeine fix with a plant based smoothie. Made with just 4 ingredients this smoothie is perfect for post workout recovery or a quick energy boost. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

Helpful Tips

Find a chocolate protein powder you like to drink with just milk or water! Your protein powder will make or break the smoothie. I like this one. It's low carb, high protein and the ingredients are very clean. The flavor is also neutral so it's neither strong nor bland.

As a reminder, it's just as easy to overindulge in a smoothie as it is with cookies and chips. Look for ways to add veggies and protein to balance the sugar from the fruit. More info on how to lighten up a smoothie here for you.

Cheers to smoothie drinking!

Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie! Get your caffeine fix with a plant based smoothie. Made with just 4 ingredients this smoothie is perfect for post workout recovery or a quick energy boost. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie

Megan Olson
Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie! Get your caffeine fix with a plant based smoothie. Made with just 5 ingredients this smoothie is perfect for post workout recovery or a quick energy boost. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Smoothie
Cuisine American
Servings 1 smoothie
Calories 261 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 banana frozen
  • 3/4 cup almond milk unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup coffee chilled
  • 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder for Paleo, use a Paleo compliant powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Blend all ingredients in a blender together until smooth.
  • Transfer to a glass and drink!

Notes

  • The banana should provide plenty of natural sweetness, but if you need more you can add stevia too. 
  • My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my nutrition clients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 33gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 682mgFiber: 10gSugar: 9gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 590mg
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Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie! Get your caffeine fix with a plant based smoothie. Made with just 5 ingredients this smoothie is perfect for post workout recovery or a quick energy boost.
Chocolate Mocha Fudge Protein Smoothie! Get your caffeine fix with a plant based smoothie. Made with just 5 ingredients this smoothie is perfect for post workout recovery or a quick energy boost.

About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Madeleine says

    April 28, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    Can the protein powder be omitted?

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 28, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      Yes, just note it will not be as thick and the protein content will go way down. It's really important to have protein in a smoothie.

      Reply
  2. Miz Helen says

    July 01, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    A very special treat, this looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  3. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    June 27, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Man sorry you've been feeling so crummy! You really might just need some rest so I'm glad you let yourself take some naps!! <3 <3

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 28, 2015 at 6:07 am

      Thanks Amanda! It's been hard. I feel like I can't get a break with my feet. I just need everyone's love and support right now and I appreciate yours so much!

      Reply
  4. Bonnie says

    June 25, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    Yum! Would love to try it!

    Reply
  5. Danielle says

    June 24, 2015 at 6:52 am

    That smoothie looks great! My 2 loves...chocolate and coffee! I hope you start to feel better soon.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 24, 2015 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you Danielle!

      Reply
  6. Amy Lauren says

    June 23, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    I read your estrogen post and agree it was very brave of you to share. I hope you find some doctors who will listen and that things improve. It stinks to not feel well, or to have any sort of health problem, and doctors will not listen :(.

    Vega protein is the best! I have not tried the mocha one though, just vanilla- but I liked it.

    Reply
  7. Emily B says

    June 23, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Vega is a great protein. I tried it when I wanted something not all soy. I switched to something else recently, but would love more Vega!

    Reply
  8. Princess says

    June 22, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    That looks yummy!!

    Reply
  9. Akaleistar says

    June 22, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    Now, that's a good looking smoothie 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 22, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks, it's more like dessert!

      Reply
  10. Kinzie says

    June 22, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    My favorite smoothie is frozen watermelon, a whole non frozen nectarine and a little bai5 antioxidant drink, dragonfruit flavor with fresh mint!!!!!! Its fantastic..i crave it!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 22, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Sounds really good. Totally making it!

      Reply
  11. Bethany @ athletic avocado! says

    June 22, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    can't believe this is healthy! it looks like a dessert 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 22, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      It really is dessert. 🙂

      Reply
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