This delicious Mocha Breakfast Shake is made with Greek yogurt for a wake-me-up, protein-packed breakfast! For those mornings when only coffee AND chocolate will do!
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Lately my morning routine has been a bit off. I’ve been having a harder time getting up in the morning resulting in me not having breakfast before the kids go to school. It’s pretty much mad chaos around our house in the morning. The thing is, no one else seems to realize this except me!
No matter how much I try to accomplish the night before, it seems like everyday starts off so smoothly and then as the clock starts ticking towards 7:43 (our MUST leave by time) things begin to go awry.
Such as…
- Bryce has one shoe on but can’t find the other
- Yoda won’t fit in the backpack
- Reece is missing one sheet of his homework
- The boys decide breakfast time is play time and their oatmeal gets cold
- The library book is due today and has conveniently disappeared
- Reece’s shirt that looked okay before now suddenly looks so very wrinkled
- We’re in the car, ready to go, minus one lunchbox…
And that was just this morning….
When I think back on my childhood, I am amazed, stupefied really, as to how my parents DID.IT.ALL. And with FIVE kids no less! Seriously! How??? We lived about 35 minutes away from our school so we actually had to commute each morning. Breakfasts, lunches, school clothes, after-school activities – I mean the scheduling alone people!!
I am clearly NOT my mother 🙂 She was pretty much Wonder Woman.
Anyhoo. So the thing is, I’m not having time for myself in the morning. I get back home around 8:20, starving and exhausted. I need something fast and something that is going to give me a little kick in the pants so I can get my day going – finally!
This Mocha Breakfast Shake was devised with my morning issues in mind. A little bit of caffeine. A little bit of chocolate. And A LOT of protein. I’ve got Greek yogurt in here as well as a scoop of protein powder (which is totally optional). All I know is I need all that protein to get me through my busy morning schedule before I rush off to pick up the kids. Hit it and get it mama!
I absolutely LOVE this breakfast shake and I know you will too! Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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Mocha Breakfast Shake
Ingredients
- 4 oz Greek Yogurt 4 to 6 oz - I like to use plain or vanilla
- 1 tsp espresso powder ground coffee, instant coffee - whatever you have on hand
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 banana small banana - cut into small pieces and frozen
- 1/3 cup milk 1/3 to 1/2 cup, depending on desired consistency - almond milk is great!
- 2 tbsp protein powder 1 scoop - optional
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into glass with a pretty straw and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
If I had more time and energy this is what I’d LIKE to make myself for breakfast:
Simply Delicious Sausage Gravy
Bring the Heath Baked Doughnuts
Grilled Peanut Butter Honey Banana Waffle Sandwich
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Hope Dukes says
How many crabs crabs is in it?
Laura says
Hi. What kind of blender did you use? I haven’t seen one like that before and i really like it. Thank you
Terry says
I would also be interested in your favorite protein powder.
Becky says
What kind of protein powder do you use?
Elizabeth says
question- I love this smoothie and it makes enough to fill my to go coffee mug but the serving size says its 4 servings – that’s 600 calories per smoothie every morning? Please clarify. Thanks!
Sue says
Hi! I would like to try this but I don’t really like putting bananas in my drinks. What can I do? Thank u!!!
Karen K says
How much coffee do I add? You didn’t say. Also, coffee grounds or brewed coffee? Thanks.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s the second ingredient listed Karen 🙂 “1 tsp espresso powder, ground coffee, instant coffee – whatever you have on hand” Enjoy!
Jess says
Could you use regular yogurt as opposed to Greek yogurt or will it not be as good?
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
Breakfast shakes rock! This looks so good!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh yes! I totally agree 🙂
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
There is nothing like chocolate to refuel me and make me feel like I can take on the world again, especially if it’s healthy!!!! I might not be able to be wonder woman, but this might make me feel like it for a bit 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m right there with you Erin. Plus it always feels extra special in the morning 🙂
Ginny McMeans says
This sounds so good for every single day!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Ginny! I agree 🙂