Mocha Yogurt Protein Smoothie

Last Updated on June 27, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Mocha Yogurt Protein Smoothie is the perfect creamy & caffeinated recipe. It’s a delicious combination of healthy fats, functional mushrooms, rich cacao, sweet vanilla plant protein, probiotic coconut yogurt, & coffee essence. Enjoy this chocolate coffee protein smoothie recipe as an energizing post-workout breakfast to start the day!

Another Chocolate Yogurt Protein Smoothie recipe is coming right up, but this time we’re blending in some functional mushroom coffee to kickstart your day in a rich, creamy, & healthy way.

This chocolate coffee protein recipe is such a dreamy mix of wholesome goodness. The tangy coconut yogurt, the rich cacao, the sweet vanilla plant protein, & the coffee flavor are a match made in protein smoothie heaven.

At first sip, this Mocha Yogurt Protein Smoothie will elevate, energize, & bless your day with excitement, as well as your taste buds!

Why You’ll Love This Mocha Protein Smoothie Recipe 

• Loaded with Caffeine: A healthy splash of coffee provides you with an extra boost of energy!
• Perfect Protein Smoothie: Whether you’re making it post-workout, for breakfast, or both, this chocolate coffee smoothie will have you fully satisfied, as it is packed with 30 grams of plant protein.
• Fully Customizable: Feel free to change it up, or in this case, blend things up. Include your favorite nutrients to make it your own—I’ve listed some options further down in the post!

Coconut Yogurt Health Benefits

What takes this mocha protein smoothie to the next level is the yogurt. I love coconut yogurt, as it’s a tasty, thick, & creamy alternative to Greek yogurt, but without the dairy effects, if you know what I mean. When selecting a coconut yogurt brand, as always, quality is essential! Yes, they’re on the higher price ends, but there’s nothing funky in it. This way, you can receive all of the coconut yogurt benefits without the negative side effects. Coconut yogurt offers the following health benefits:

• Improves Digestion, from the Diverse Strands of Probiotics
• Promotes Healthy Skin
• Boosts Energy Levels
• Reduces Inflammation
• Enhances Immunity

Check out this Coconut Yogurt 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the dairy-free alternative.

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 Coconut Yogurt: Thick & tangy coconut yogurt adds some extra creaminess to this mocha protein smoothie. Just be sure to use a plain flavor, because the extra sugar isn’t needed in this blend. Check out this Coconut Yogurt 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the dairy-free alternative.
• Organic Seeds: A combination of organic ground flax seeds & organic hemp seeds are used to provide this blend with even more healthy fats, protein, omegas, & minerals.
• Organic Cacao Powder: To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular Dutch cocoa powder. Review this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
• Organic Vanilla 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, & the recommended daily protein intake.
• 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: To create that ultra-thick & creamy texture that we all love in a smoothie, we’ll be adding in a frozen banana.

How to Make

• Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the chilled spring water, coffee packet, coconut yogurt, seeds, cacao powder, vanilla plant protein, & 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, and 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 chocolate coffee protein smoothie recipe:

• Organic Chia Seeds: Add a tablespoon of organic chia seeds to boost the omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, & calcium. 
• Organic Cacao Nibs: Simply add 1 tablespoon of organic cacao nibs at the last minute to your smoothie, then blend once more.
• 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 Smoothie

Interested in how to make the absolute perfect creamy Mocha Yogurt Protein 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. By blending the liquid & powders first, it 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 really hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients, so start lower and 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 simply 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?

Duh! 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 vanilla plant protein powder for this chocolate coffee protein 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 vanilla protein powder on hand, no worries! To increase the protein content, you can add a tablespoon or two of organic raw almond butter without changing the taste too much.

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this Mocha Yogurt 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 Chocolate Yogurt Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love

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• Chocolate Matcha Yogurt Smoothie
• Chocolate Almond Butter Yogurt Smoothie
• Chocolate Pumpkin Yogurt Smoothie
• Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Smoothie

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Xoxo.

CMG.

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