Banana-Mocha Smoothie
This dish has the Big Three that nutritionists recommend for dropping pounds: 1) filling fiber from whole grains, veggies, & fruits; 2) healthy fats to make your meals satisfying; and 3) protein to speed your metabolism. What makes them magic? Secret ingredients proven by researchers to torch fat.
A banana has sweetness, fiber, and potassium, which will give your muscles energy to get through a workout.
Caffeine can rev your metabolism.
Unsweetened cocoa is full of antioxidants that help you burn calories.
Nearly 4g of fat-burning protein.
284 cal, 11g fat, 10g protein, 43g carb
Ingredients
- 1 lg frozen banana, cut into chunks
- 1/2 c cooled coffee (leftover from your morning brew is fine)
- 1/2 c 1% milk
- 1 T cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
- 1 T almond buter
- Chocolate-covered espresso beans, for garnish (optional)
Details
Servings 1
Preparation time 10mins
Adapted from redbookmag.com
Preparation
Step 1
1. Place banana, coffee, milk, cocoa powder, & almond butter in a blender & blend until smooth, about 1 min.
2. Pour smoothies into a glass. Dust w/cocoa powder & top w/a few crushed-chocolate covered espresso beans, if desired.
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