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

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

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

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

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!

What I Used For The Recipe

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.