Food Matters Smoothie Recipes

Mocha Mint Smoothie

Enjoy this warm coffee smoothie with a minty twist!

Serves: 1

Why It's So Good For You

Despite what you may have been told, coffee actually offers some health benefits when consumed in moderation. Coffee beans are packed with antioxidants, and have been shown to help protect against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, liver disease, and liver cancer! The addition of a healthy fat and protein source to this smoothie also helps to slow the release of the caffeine into your system, reducing the likelihood of an energy crash!

Ingredients

(use organic ingredients where possible)

• 1 cup warm coffee
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or grass-fed butter or ghee
• ½ tbsp cinnamon
• ½ tbsp of cacao powder
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 pitted dates
• 4 mint leaves
• 1 tbsp Superfood Protein or your preferred protein powder (optional)

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients together.
2. Enjoy!