Pistachio Mocha Smoothie

Last Updated on July 31, 2024 by Christin Gillespie

This Pistachio Mocha Smoothie is the ultimate protein recipe to begin your day. It’s a wholesome combination of healthy fats, functional mushrooms, cacao plant protein, and coffee flavor. Enjoy this chocolate coffee protein smoothie recipe as an energizing post workout breakfast!

Chocolate and pistachios meet again, but this time we’re adding in a healthy splash of functional mushroom coffee.

This smoothie is rich in cacao plant protein, nutty thanks to the pistachios, & perfectly caffeinated with coffee. The combination is so delicious and I just know it will be your new favorite healthy obsession!

At first sip this Pistachio Mocha Smoothie recipe will energize your day & your tastebuds!

Why You’ll Love This Pistachio Mocha Smoothie Recipe

• Perfect Mocha Protein Smoothie: Whether you’re making it post workout or breakfast, this smoothie is packed with over 30 grams of plant protein.
• Loaded with Mushrooms: For added health benefits, without compromising the taste!
• Fully Customizable: I have listed options further down in the post to add even more wholesome ingredients to elevate your chocolate coffee smoothie.

Coffee Health Benefits & Nutrition 

Depending on who 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 play affect into the final predicament. I personally use coffee with intention. I don’t have it everyday, I have occasionally…maybe once every couple of weeks, if less. But whether you’re a coffee lover or not, there are benefits to having it. I specifically used Four Sigmatic’s Instant Mushroom Coffee With Chaga and Cordyceps with this recipe, which has incredible benefits.

• Enhanced Mental Focus: Loaded with focus-inducing superfoods to awaken your brain. Lion’s mane mushroom extract plus organic coffee helps reduce brain fog so you can achieve your to-do list.
• Boosts Energy: The combination of lion’s mane and chaga to the coffee, maintains the flavor and function without the coffee crash.
• Sustained Positive Mood: By consuming caffeinated coffee leads to increased alertness and overall healthy mood, with less mental fatigue.
• Sustainable 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 tested for mycotoxins, molds, and pesticides.
• Tastes Like Coffee: Because it is! Just because it’s loaded with mushrooms, this nutrient dense coffee still maintains that authentic coffee taste.

Ingredients

• Organic Coffee: For this mocha prrotein smoothie recipe, I used Four Sigmatic’s Instant Mushroom Coffee With Chaga and Cordyceps, as it provides several health benefits. However, you can use leftover cold coffee or cold brew. You’ll want to use freshly brewed and COOLED coffee, to get that signature coffee flavor. For the smoothie sake, please cool your coffee in this smoothie, as it will cause the ingredients to melt! YICKS!  
• Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: In addition to the coffee, we’ll be adding a splash of milk. Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe, just be sure to use trusted brands – I like MALK Organics or Three Trees.
• Organic Pistachios: It wouldn’t be a pistachio smoothie without them. Unsalted + hopefully pre-shelled for the sake of your fingers! Pistachios blend right in with the other ingredients for extra creaminess & most importantly flavor.
• Organic Cacao Plant Protein: To make this a mocha smoothie, we’ll be adding a scoop of cacao protein powder to keep us full and satisfied longer, while adding more shrooms. I love Four Sigmatic’s Creamy Cacao Plant Protein for this recipe. It’s ​​made with real unrefined cacao with no grains, gums or fillers. Oh & it’s super delicious. Nevertheless, if you have yet to try Four Sigmatic’s Creamy Cacao Plant Protein, add your favorite chocolate plant protein.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds adds a great little boost of fiber & minerals to this smoothie.
• Organic Hemp Seeds: Adding in organic hemp seeds provides this smoothie with even more healthy fats, protein, omegas & minerals.
• Organic Medjool Date: To add the perfect amount of sweetness. I recommend buying pitted dates, that way you don’t have to remove the pits yourself. Oh, & my favorite brand of dates are Joolie’s!
• Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals and beautifully enhances the flavor of this mocha smoothie.
• 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

• Make the Coffee. To a high-speed blender, add the chilled water with Four Sigmatic’s Instant Mushroom Coffee With Lion’s Mane packet. Blend until frothy.
• Blend the Liquids & Powders. Next, add the non-dairy milk, pistachios, plant protein, seeds, and sea salt, to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
• Blend the Medjool Date. Add the soft medjool date to the blender and blend until smooth.
• Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen banana. Blend until smooth and 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 and enjoy immediately.

Optional Mocha Smoothie Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this smoothie 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, etc. 
• Organic Cacao Nibs: Wanting a little more crunch to your coffee protein smoothie? Add anywhere between 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of organic cacao nibs. 
• Organic Coconut Yogurt: Add some creaminess to this smoothie with a scoop of coconut yogurt. You may have to reduce the water to ½ cup in this smoothie when adding yogurt.
• Organic Greens: You can get your greens in too in this coffee smoothie. They blend easily & you can’t taste them. Plus, greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Spinach, 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 absolute perfect smoothie? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

1. Use Frozen Fruit: Adding a frozen to this smoothie is the only way to go! The ice from the frozen fruits adds thickness to the smoothie.
2. Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, not to worry! Just add a bit more milk, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, and blend again. And when possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
3. How To Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, then the medjool date, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my personal favorite way of preparing my smoothies. By blending the liquid & powders first, it ensures that your powders blend completely.
4. 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.
5. 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 smoothie to ensure a chilled smoothie with every sip.

Smoothie FAQ’s

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 to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold, thick 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 frozen zucchini, frozen cauliflower, frozen avocado chunks. If you elect to make this a banana free smoothie, I recommend keeping the organic 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?

For this particular mocha protein smoothie, I love using Four Sigmatic’s Cacao Protein Powder. It’s ​​made with real organic ingredients with no grains, gums, or fillers. When selecting a plant protein, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and most importantly, the ingredients. 

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have cacao protein powder on hand, you can substitute 4 teaspoons of cacao powder. To increase the protein content, you can add a tablespoon of organic ground flax seeds, organic chia seeds and/or organic hemp seeds, without changing the taste too much.

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this Pistachio Mocha Smoothie recipe as is or double it for later. Check out this “How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance” post to achieve the best results.

More Chocolate Protein Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love

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• Mocha Cashew Coconut Date Shake
• Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie
• Chocolate Pistachio Date Shake
• Peanut Butter Mushroom Mocha Smoothie

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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