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Banana-Mocha Smoothie

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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

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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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