This ultra-smooth and creamy Chocolate Coconut Espresso Smoothie is a yummy treat for when you need that little extra boost for breakfast! Perfect for the dreaded afternoon slump too!
Happy Monday guys! How was everyone’s weekend?
I’m a little tuckered out from my busy weekend, so today calls for one of my favorite Monday morning perk me ups! (see what I did there?) High on my list of favorite combinations is chocolate and coconut, second only to chocolate peanut butter. So this Chocolate Coconut Espresso Smoothie puts a smile on my face and a skip in my step. And today, I’m in desperate need of that little extra skip!
A flavorful combination of banana, cacao powder, espresso powder, cooled freshly brewed coffee, coconut milk, a pinch of cinnamon and some honey for sweetness makes for one delicious breakfast smoothie, post workout smoothie or afternoon pick me up. It’s ultra-creamy, decadent and tastes more like dessert! Topped with some chocolate shavings and toasted coconut chips and Monday’s looking better already! Enjoy!
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee cooled
- 2 tsp. unsweetened cacao powder
- 2 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
- shaved semisweet chocolate and toasted coconut chips for garnish
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Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Garnish with shaved semisweet chocolate and toasted coconut chips if desired.
What a great way to start the week Mary Ann! Love the combo of chocolate and coconut. Yum!
I desperately needed one of these today! Happy Monday Alida!
Monday definitely calls for one of this to start the week off right! Looks creamy and absolutely scrumptious! Happy Monday, my friend :)
I agree Dawn! Chocolate and coconut will get me going today! Have an awesome week!
How good does this look!?!? I used to LOVE the combination of chocolate and coconut way back when before I developed my nasty little allergy. Too bad I can’t start every morning with one of these smoothies because they look absolutely perfect, Mare!! I’m going to have to make this for Boy though, because I know he will love it! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
I wish you could have one Chey! You will have to live vicariously through Boy on this one! Hope your week is wonderful! XO
I love smoothies, especially chocolate ones. So yummy Mary Ann!!! PS I’m tuckered too! xo
Me too Rebecca! I’m always tuckered on Mondays, so the chocolate and coffee jolt from this smoothie helps! Hope you have a great week! Charleston is getting closer! Woohoo!
The perfect smoothie to pick me up after a very busy weekend. Happy Monday Mary Ann, have a great week.
Enjoy the pick me up Gerlinde! Have an awesome week! XO
Doesn’t this look delicious! I am going to need one of these this afternoon around 2:00! That’s always the toughest part of the day for me. Love this chocolate coconut combination!
That’s around the time I hit that dreaded slump too Kathy! Perfect perk me up!
Chocolate and coconut have my heart! For some reason, 4:00 is when those pangs get the best of me…this will be the perfect antidote! Have a great week, my friend!
That combo has mine too Annie! Hope you have a great week too!
This is just what I need for an afternoon pick-me-up! Loving all the great flavours here :)
Yes it is Jennifer! Perhaps with one of your delicious muffins on the side!
I’ll drink this any day, whether I need a perk-me-up or not–I’m going to steal your phrase and use it forEVER :). This smoothie has all my favorite things packed inside! Happy Monday!
Lol! Feel free Kelsie! Happy Monday to you too!
Wishing I had this smoothie for an afternoon pick me up right about now! Loving this combination!
I love the chocolate, coconut, coffee combo too Leigh Ann! Hope you have an awesome week!
I’m headed out to pick up the boys from school and wishing I had one of these to give me a little energy boost!
It’s such a tasty perk me up Matt!
Chocolate and coconut is one of my favourite combinations too. This looks like the perfect way to kick start a Monday morning!!
Mine too Katherine! I could use one of these every day of the week!
I have those straws haha! This smoothie is the perfect little pick-me-up on a Monday for sure!!
I love this smoothie, what a perfect way to get my espresso fix! :)
This is so my kind of smoothie! I could drink this everyday for sure! :)
Me too Tieghan!
Tuesday’s looking better too! Now that I saw this, what a fabulous combination!
Awesome! Enjoy Chris!
I loooove a good, healthy, espresso smoothie! I can see how this is rich and thick and oh so chocolatey! I hope you’re doing well, Mary Ann. xo
So do I Traci! We are working on getting things back to normal here. Slow going!
I LOVE smoothies so much!
Me too!
Love that! Cant wait to try it!
Sooo good Tim!!
Yum! I bet this smoothie taste incredible.
It’s a delish one Nicole. Hope you’re having a great week!
That silky smooth texture is absolutely making my mouth water! This looks so delicious, Mary Ann!
It really is so smooth and creamy Marissa. Love the coconut milk in this one!
I need this, Mary Ann! I’ve been running on no fuel lately – work has been hectic and long hours – this would be the perfect afternoon pick me up!
I hope you give it a try Geraldine!
I love the flavors in this!
So tasty Jennifer!
This is my ideal afternoon snack! It sounds absolutely heavenly, Mary Ann!
It’s one of my favorite afternoon pick me ups!
mouth watery
thank you for sharing
Enjoy!
Chocolate coconut is one of my favorite! Your recipe looks really very tasty! I am going to try this!
Mine too Natalia! Hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for following along and taking the time to leave a comment!
Yummmy!! I can see how thick and creamy this smoothie is!! Love the combination of chocolate, coffee and coconut together!
I know right?! I can’t resist that combo!
Love the idea of adding coffee to this chocolate coconut banana smoothie! Great for mornings, and a little afternoon pick-me-up snack too. It’s so hot here in Michigan still and while I want to be making soups and stews, all I want to have are cold smoothies. :) Ah well, I will enjoy it while it lasts!
Yes Emily, enjoy it, because before we know it we’ll be complaining out the cold weather right?! It’s 90 degrees here today! Pumpkin will have to wait!