Cashew Butter Mocha Smoothie

Last Updated on June 8, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Cashew Butter Mocha Smoothie recipe is an energizing & protein-packed blend. It’s a delicious combination of healthy fats, functional mushrooms, rich cacao plant protein, & coffee essence. Enjoy this chocolate coffee protein smoothie recipe as a post-workout breakfast to fuel you up for the day ahead!

Cashew butter, chocolate, & coffee just belong together. 

If you don’t believe me, let me introduce you to this Cashew Butter Mocha Smoothie.

It’s nutty thanks to the cashew butter, rich in cacao plant protein, & perfectly caffeinated with coffee. The combination is so yummy that it will have you jumping out of bed to make it!

Trust me, at first sip, this chocolate coffee protein smoothie will put you in a high vibrational state all day long!

Why You’ll Love This Mocha Protein Smoothie Recipe

• Caffeinated with Coffee: To give you that boost!
• Perfect Protein Smoothie: This mocha smoothie will have you fully satisfied, as it is packed with 30 grams of plant protein.
• Fully Customizable: I have listed options further down in the post to add even more healthy ingredients to elevate your chocolate coffee protein smoothie.

Coffee Health Benefits & Nutrition

Depending on which or what expert you listen to, it seems like everyone has a different opinion on whether coffee is healthy or not. The factors, such as the source, how often, & when you enjoy it should be considered to determine the final predicament. Whether you’re a coffee lover or not, there are benefits to having it. I specifically use Four Sigmatic’s Instant Mushroom Coffee, which has incredible benefits.

• Enhanced Mental Focus: Loaded with focus-inducing superfoods to awaken your brain. Mushroom extract (specifically lion’s mane) plus organic coffee helps reduce brain fog so you can achieve your to-do list.
• Boosts Energy: The addition of mushrooms to the coffee maintains the flavor & function without the coffee crash.
• Sustained Positive Mood: Consuming caffeinated coffee leads to increased alertness & overall healthy mood, with less mental fatigue.
• Sustainably Sourced to Achieve All the Benefits: You don’t need to worry about anything funky in your mushrooms with Four Sigmatic. It’s certified organic, as well as third-party tested for mycotoxins, molds, & pesticides.
• Tastes Like Coffee: Because it is! This nutrient-dense coffee still maintains that authentic coffee taste.

Ingredients

• Organic Coffee: I used Four Sigmatic’s Instant Mushroom Coffee. However, you can use leftover cold coffee or cold brew. For smoothie’s sake, please cool your coffee before adding it to the blend, or else it will cause the ingredients to melt. YIKES! 
• Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe; just be sure to use homemade or trusted brands—I like MALK Organics, Three Trees, or Native Forest.
• Organic Raw Cashew Butter: Cashew butter adds some extra creaminess & healthy fats to this chocolate coffee protein smoothie. Be sure that your cashew butter is organic, raw, & unsalted. 
• Organic Cacao Plant Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full & satisfied longer. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & recommended daily protein intake.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds add a great little boost of fiber & minerals.
• Organic Hemp Seeds: Adding in organic hemp seeds provides this smoothie with even more healthy fats, protein, omegas, & minerals.
• Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
• Organic Medjool Date: Including one date in this blend adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
• Organic Frozen Banana: Use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture. 

How to Make

• Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the chilled spring water/coffee (packet), non-dairy milk, cashew butter, plant protein, seeds, & sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
• Blend the Medjool Date. Add the soft Medjool date & blend until smooth.
• Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen banana. Blend until smooth & creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothies.
• Serve. Pour into a chilled glass & enjoy!

Optional Smoothie Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this blend your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp up this Cashew Butter Mocha Smoothie recipe:

• Organic Coconut Yogurt: Enhance the creaminess with a scoop of organic plain coconut yogurt. 
• Organic Cacao Nibs: Add 1 tablespoon of organic cacao nibs at the last minute to your smoothie, then blend once more to provide lots of texture at every sip.
• Organic Greens: Greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, & antioxidants. I recommend baby spinach if you’re new to green smoothies, but kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work. 

Tips for Making the Perfect Mocha Smoothie

Interested in how to make the best Cashew Butter Mocha Smoothie? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

1. Use Frozen Fruit: The ice from the frozen banana adds thickness to the smoothie.
2. Soak the Medjool Date: If your date isn’t soft, I suggest soaking it in very warm water for 5 minutes so that it can blend nicely.
3. Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, don’t worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, & blend again. When possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
4. How to Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my favorite way of preparing my smoothies. Blending the liquid & powders first ensures that your powders blend completely.
5. Smoothie Blending Tip: Start your blender on low to medium speed. If you blend the smoothie too quickly from the beginning, it’s hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients, so start lower, then gradually increase the speed.
6. Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie, in this case, a mocha milkshake! Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your blend to ensure a chilled smoothie at every sip.

Smoothie FAQs

Do I have to use a frozen banana?

The frozen banana in this recipe gives the smoothie a thick & creamy texture. If using a fresh banana, be sure to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold smoothie. However, if you’re looking to remove the banana altogether because you’re allergic or don’t like them, you can replace it with ½ cup of organic frozen zucchini, ½ cup of organic frozen cauliflower, ½ cup of organic frozen coconut meat, or ½ cup of organic frozen avocado chunks. If you elect to make this a banana-free smoothie, I recommend keeping the organic pitted Medjool date to maintain its sweetness.

Is it healthy to have a smoothie?

I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. Having a smoothie full of protein, healthy fats, & superfoods for a post-workout breakfast is great because you’ll be getting essential vitamins, nutrients, & protein first thing. However, some smoothies on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option. 

What is the best protein powder to use?

I used an organic cacao plant protein powder for this mocha smoothie recipe. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & recommended daily protein intake.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have cacao protein powder on hand, you can substitute with 4 teaspoons of organic cacao powder. To increase the protein content, you can add an extra tablespoon of organic hemp seeds without changing the taste too much.

What’s a good coffee alternative?

The best coffee alternative that I have come across is Four Sigmatic’s Gut Health Elixir. It’s caffeine-free & doesn’t contain any coffee but tastes very similar to the real deal. Moreover, it includes functional mushrooms to improve gut health & immunity.

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Totally! Feel free to make this Cashew Butter Mocha Protein Smoothie recipe as is or double it for later. To achieve the best results, check out this How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance post.

More Mocha Protein Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love

• Raspberry Mocha Protein Smoothie
• Mocha Maca Protein Smoothie
• Mocha Cashew Coconut Date Shake
• Mocha Yogurt Protein Smoothie
• Mocha Superfood Protein Smoothie

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Xoxo.

CMG.

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