Iced Mocha Coffee Shake with Chia Seeds
A delicious vegan iced mocha shake blended with chia seeds for a nutritious, creamy, and lightly textured energy-boosting twist on your daily coffee.
Ingredients
- Freshly brewed espresso – ½ cup 2 shots
- Unsweetened almond milk – 1 cup
- Cocoa powder – 1 tbsp
- Maple syrup – 1 tbsp
- Chia seeds – 1½ tbsp soaked in ¼ cup water for 10 minutes
- Vanilla extract – ½ tsp
- Ice cubes – 1 cup
- Vegan chocolate syrup – 1 tbsp optional for drizzle
Instructions
- Soak chia seeds in water for 10 minutes until they form a gel-like consistency.
- Brew espresso and let it cool slightly.
- Add espresso, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender.
- Toss in ice cubes and the soaked chia seeds.
- Blend until smooth, creamy, and slightly thickened.
- Pour into glasses, drizzle vegan chocolate syrup, and sip your way to inner peace and outer glow.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Total Fat: 8.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 6.5 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 14%
- Calcium: 9%
- Zinc: 7%
- Potassium: 10%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Chill the soaked chia seeds before blending for a thicker texture.
- Add a dash of cinnamon for warmth and depth.
- For extra richness, use coconut milk instead of almond milk.
- Freeze leftover shake into popsicles for a guilt-free dessert.
- Stir occasionally if you let it sit—the chia likes attention too.