How to make a pb & banana iced mocha smoothie {vegan}

Make a PB & Banana Iced Mocha Smoothie {Vegan}

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This recipe makes 2 servings of the healthiest and most energizing iced mocha  you've ever had! High in protein, 100% vegan, and way better than any store bought iced coffee. Hello summer!

This recipe makes 2 servings of the healthiest and most energizing iced mocha you've ever had! High in protein, 100% vegan, and way better than any store bought iced coffee. Hello summer!

Begin by pouring 1 cup of unsweetened almond or soy milk into your blender (or into a tumbler if you're using an immersion blender.)

Begin by pouring 1 cup of unsweetened almond or soy milk into your blender (or into a tumbler if you're using an immersion blender.)

For a thicker and frostier texture, use iced coffee cubes instead of chilled liquid coffee.

How To Make Iced Coffee Cubes: Brew a strong pot of coffee and allow it to cool slightly before pouring into an ice cube tray and freezing.

Add 1 cup of strong, chilled coffee or iced coffee cubes.

Add 1 cup of strong, chilled coffee or iced coffee cubes.

Chop the frozen bananas into smaller easy-to-blend sized pieces.

Add the pieces of chopped frozen bananas.

Add the pieces of chopped frozen bananas.

Add 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter.

Add 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter.

Add 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

Add 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.

Add 1 tbsp each of vegan dark chocolate chips and cacao nibs.

Add 1 tbsp each of vegan dark chocolate chips and cacao nibs.

Blend on high until smooth and velvety.

Blend on high until smooth and velvety.

Depending on the quality of your blender, it will take 1-3 minutes to achieve the perfect texture.

Depending on the quality of your blender, it will take 1-3 minutes to achieve the perfect texture.

To serve two people, divide the smoothie into two separate glasses.

To serve two people, divide the smoothie into two separate glasses.

For a foamy latte-esque topping, vigorously shake up your carton of soy milk...

...and gently pour the foamy milk over your smoothie.

...and gently pour the foamy milk over your smoothie.

Add a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings...

Add a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings...

Add a cinnamon stick...

Add a cinnamon stick...

...and Enjoy!

...and Enjoy!

  • 1.0c unsweetened almond or soy milk
  • 1.0c cold coffee or iced coffee cubes
  • 2.0 bananas, frozen
  • 1.0Tbsp peanut butter
  • 1/2tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2.0Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1.0Tbsp dark chocolate chips
  • 1.0Tbsp cacao nibs
  • 1.0 blender (or immersion blender + tumbler)