Mocha Smoothie Recipe | Frozen Mocha

When you’re on the go and need something refreshing and delicious to start your day, try making our diabetes-friendly Morning Mocha Smoothie. This recipe infuses the rich flavors of coffee and cocoa with unsweetened soy milk as the base. It’s not only delicious, but can be a delightful part of your daily routine while supporting your diabetes prevention or management goals. The smoothie’s simplicity and versatility make it an ideal choice for busy mornings or as a refreshing pick-me-up throughout the day.

Few ingredients have captured our hearts and our stomachs more than coffee and cocoa. These two roasted seeds have a long history going back thousands of years. Coffee comes from the Ethiopian Plateau where it was first cultivated and traded, quickly making its way around the world. Cocoa, on the other hand, comes from Northern South America and Mesoamerica. Where it became a beloved beverage. This diabetes smoothie recipe combines these globally loved ingredients into a smoothie that’s sure to brighten your busy day.

How to Make Our Diabetes-Friendly Mocha Smoothie

In a blender, combine the unsweetened soy milk, strong brewed coffee, unsweetened cocoa powder, chocolate syrup, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

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Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and well-combined.

Divide the Morning Mocha Smoothie into two glasses with ice and enjoy immediately.

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For a frozen version of the smoothie, pour the unsweetened soy milk into ice cube trays and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Blend the frozen soy milk cubes with the rest of the ingredients until smooth, divide between two glasses, and enjoy!

Morning Mocha Smoothie

A delightful Morning Mocha Smoothie with coffee, cocoa, and soy milk blended perfectly for a refreshing and healthy diabetes-friendly pick-me-up. Optional frozen mocha as well!

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Equipment

1 High speed blender

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened soy milk
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1-2 tbsp chocolate syrup (based on sweetness preference)
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

In a blender, combine soy milk, coffee, cocoa powder, chocolate syrup, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and well-combined.
Divide the Morning Mocha Smoothie into two glasses with ice and enjoy immediately. Or, for a frozen smoothie, pour the milk into ice cube trays and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Blend cubes with the rest of the ingredients until smooth, divide between two glasses, and enjoy!

Notes

Variations

For a creamier texture, substitute the unsweetened soy milk with unsweetened almond milk or pea milk. If you want to add richness and extra protein, add a tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter.

Tips

To really bring out the smoothie’s coffee flavor, consider using cold brew coffee instead of regular brewed coffee. Adjust the sweetness level to your preference by increasing or decreasing the amount of chocolate syrup and maple syrup.

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FAQ

Is the Morning Mocha Smoothie suitable for diabetes prevention?

Yes, this smoothie is perfect for your diabetes prevention goals when made with unsweetened ingredients and in moderation.

Can I make this smoothie ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator?

While it’s best to enjoy the Morning Mocha Smoothie immediately after blending, you can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Be sure to shake or stir the smoothie before consuming, as the ingredients will probably separate.

Storage Information

As the Morning Mocha Smoothie is best enjoyed freshly blended, it is recommended to make it just before serving. However, if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.