Summer is here. So is the extreme heat of the day. Mocha Frappucino at Starbucks is loaded with a lot of sugar, fat and unnecessary calories. Here I show you my own delicious version that will keep you refreshed and satisfy your cravings without adding a pound of fat to your belly or burn a hole in your pocket.
What makes this so good?
- It tastes divinely delicious.
- Great to have pre-workout or anytime you're running out of fuel during the day because of the natural stimulating effects of caffeine.
- A lot of antioxidants come from the unsweetened cocoa powder.
- It's super easy to prepare and a joy to drink.
So let's get down to business. Here's the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa
- 100ml of non-fat milk or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate whey protein powder (can be omitted)
- 1 teaspoon of nescafe instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon of a sweetener of your choice (I use Stevia natural sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon of Hershey's semi-sweetened chocolate chips
- A cup of ice (or a bit more as necessary)
Directions
- Blend all the ingredients together in a mixer.
- Pour into a tall glass.
- Top with a dash of cocoa powder.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- If you drop the Hershey's semi-sweetened chocolate chips, the calories will drop even more
- you can add more whey to boost the protein content of the drink
- you can use a vanilla flavored whey protein if you don't have chocolate
- consider adding some seeds to the mix! Flaxseeds for example (more on the awesome benefits of flaxseeds in future post).
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