Meet the Frozen Mocha Hazelnut Protein Smoothie — your new favorite excuse to skip breakfast and call it “self-care.” It’s creamy, caffeinated, and tastes like a fancy café drink that forgot to cost $8. This frosty powerhouse blends mocha, hazelnut, and protein into one dreamy, dessert-level smoothie that somehow counts as healthy. Perfect for mornings when motivation is low but you still want main-character energy. It cools you down, perks you up, and makes multitasking feel glamorous. Blend, sip, and smirk — because no one needs to know your breakfast is basically coffee in disguise.
Frozen Mocha Hazelnut Protein Smoothie
A rich, icy Frozen Mocha Hazelnut Protein Smoothie that blends chocolate, coffee, and nutty flavors into a refreshing vegan energy boost.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk for extra creaminess
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 shot espresso or 1 tsp instant coffee mixed with ¼ cup cold water
- 2 tbsp hazelnut butter
- 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup optional, for sweetness
- 4 ice cubes
Optional Garnish:
- Crushed hazelnuts
- Shaved dark chocolate
- A drizzle of vegan chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Toss frozen banana, milk, cocoa, espresso, hazelnut butter, protein powder, maple syrup, and ice cubes into your blender.
- Blend Like a Boss: Blend until thick, frosty, and smooth — the kind of texture that screams “luxury breakfast.”
- Adjust Consistency: Add more milk if you prefer it sippable, or more ice if you want spoon-worthy thickness.
- Serve It Up: Pour into your favorite glass, top with chocolate shavings, and admire your work.
- Enjoy Immediately: Sip and feel unstoppable (or at least functional).
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 19%
- Calcium: 23%
- Magnesium: 20%
- Potassium: 25%
- Vitamin E: 21%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a pinch of sea salt to boost the mocha flavor.
- For extra creaminess, replace banana with frozen avocado (yes, it works).
- Want it dessert-like? Blend in a date for natural sweetness.
- Freeze leftovers in popsicle molds for post-workout treats.
- Best enjoyed with messy hair and confidence — the true breakfast of champions.
