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    Home » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes » Smoothies and Shakes » Mocha Almond Smoothie Bowl

    Mocha Almond Smoothie Bowl

    Published: Feb 28, 2016 · Modified: Jan 25, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

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    This Mocha Almond smoothie bowl is brimming with almond milk and chia seeds, sweetened with dates and a secret ingredient that gives it a kick! This post describes how to make a smoothie bowl and includes a checklist of smoothie bowl components and basic ingredients. Experiment and make your own flavour combinations.

    mocha almond smoothie bowl with raspberries and bananas


    Diving into this Mocha Almond Smoothie Bowl for breakfast is a favourite way to start the day. Well, after my morning coffee, of course.

    While I love this Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie, this Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie and especially this Tropical Turmeric Smoothie, having chocolate in the morning just seems so sinfully indulgent.


    And . . .  I toss in my secret ingredient:  just a little of the leftover coffee from the coffee pot!

    That mere ¼ cup of coffee transforms this smoothie bowl from chocolate to mocha in two seconds flat. Of course, if you're not a coffee drinker, you can leave this out . . . and then this will become a Chocolate Almond Smoothie Bowl instead!

    Regardless,  it has all the necessary components of a smoothie and it's absolutely delicious.

    Jump to:
    • 🥄 How to Make a Smoothie Bowl
    • ☑️A checklist of smoothie or smoothie bowl components
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 👍🏼 Helpful Tip
    • 🗒 More Smoothie and Smoothie Bowl Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    🥄 How to Make a Smoothie Bowl

    Smoothie Bowl Basics

    A smoothie bowl is simply a thicker smoothie served in a bowl.

    Reduce the amount of liquid you would add to your usual smoothie, and increase the thickener. Whir everything in your blender, then transfer to a favourite bowl.

    Add some fruit, nuts or seeds on top for extra crunch, eat mindfully and enjoy your breakfast with a spoon instead of a straw!

    close up view of a smoothie bowl garnished with raspberries, banana slices and flaked almonds

    ☑️A checklist of smoothie or smoothie bowl components

    • Liquid: Water, your choice of milk (any plant-based milk like almond, coconut, cashew, oat, rice, soy, cow's milk), juice, or even green tea
    • Thickener: banana or yogurt (dairy or plant-based yogurt)
      Banana or yogurt
    • Healthy fat: nut butter, avocado
    • Protein: hemp hearts, chia seeds
    • Vegetables and/or fruit:  Any fruit or berries, greens such as kale or spinach,  or carrots, celery, cucumber, sea vegetables (use sea veggies sparingly as they have strong flavours)
    • Natural sweeteners and flavour add-ins: dates, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, cocoa, vanilla


    🛒 Ingredients

    This Mocha Almond Smoothie Bowl has all the essential ingredients of a great smoothie bowl!

    1. liquid (almond milk)
    2. thickener (banana)
    3. fat (almond butter)
    4. protein (chia seeds)
    5. flavour add-ins (dates), fruit (raspberries and bananas).

    And a shot of coffee, too, just for extra flavour.

    While I often have hemp hearts in my smoothie, I opted for chia seeds because they work their magic and transform this from a beverage to a meal-in-a-bowl in a short time.

    This smoothie bowl forces me to sit down for breakfast, instead of having it on the run. Mindful eating!

    👍🏼 Helpful Tip

    Plan ahead! Slice and freeze overripe bananas to top this smoothie bowl! Peel spotty bananas, slice into rounds about ¼ to ½ inch thick and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.

    Once they're frozen, transfer the slices to a freezer container or freezer bag, and use a few at a time to make your smoothies. A natural sweetener!

    🗒 More Smoothie and Smoothie Bowl Recipes

    • Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
    • Healthy Chia Gingerbread Smoothie
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie
    • Strawberry Watermelon Collagen Smoothie
    • Simple Orange Collagen Creamsicle Smoothie
    • Vegan Chocolate Almond Smoothie
    • Healthy Peach Melba Smoothie Bowl
    • Clean-Eating Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
    • Pineapple Orange Green Smoothie with Microgreens
    • Simple Orange Collagen Creamsicle Shake
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie
    • Clean-eating Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
    • Pineapple Orange Green Smoothie with Microgreens

    📖 Recipe

    Mocha Almond Smoothie Bowl. A healthy breakfast in a bowl with a secret ingredient! |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Mocha Almond Smoothie Bowl

    This Mocha Almond smoothie bowl is brimming with almond milk and chia seeds, sweetened with dates and a secret ingredient that gives it a kick!
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    Course: Breakfast/Brunch
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 380kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

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    Ingredients

    • ½ ripe banana, fresh or frozen
    • ¾ cup almond milk, or other plant-based milk
    • ¼ - ½ cup brewed coffee
    • 1 tablespoon almond butter
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa
    • 1 - 2 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 2 Medjool dates, pitted
    • 2 ice cubes

    Garnish

    • flaked almonds, sliced banana, fresh or frozen raspberries

    Instructions

    • Put all ingredients except garnish in a high-speed blender and process until smooth. You may have to scrape the sides once part way through.
    • Pour into a bowl. It will thicken within an hour or two, garnish with almonds, banana slices and raspberries.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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    • Strawberry Watermelon Collagen Smoothie
    • Healthy Chia Gingerbread Smoothie
    • Healthy Peach Melba Smoothie Bowl

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    Comments

    1. Kari Peters

      March 03, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love smoothie bowls, but I've never thought to add some coffee in until now - this looks so good!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 04, 2016 at 7:33 am

        Hi Kari,
        Waste not, want not, right? 🙂 Thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    2. Bethany @ athletic avocado

      March 03, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      This smoothie bowl looks amazing! I love the addition of coffee! It perfect for breakfast because you are killing two birds with one stone 😉

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 03, 2016 at 2:23 pm

        Thanks Bethany,
        That's my theory, too! Besides, it makes it taste really good 🙂

        Reply

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