Power Up Salted Caramel Mocha

5 min
2 servings
$1.90/serving

A cool and frosty pick-me-up. Bananas and dates create a rich, caramelly experience, mixed with a boost from protein powder. For a sweeter version, add vanilla extract.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 slice of buttered multigrain toast, and 3 tbsp unsalted almonds.

Ingredients

2 pitted dates

1 small frozen banana

1 heaping cup ice cubes

¹⁄₂ cup cold coffee

¹⁄₂ cup milk, your choice

1 scoop Power Up Salted Caramel Protein Blend

2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

¹⁄₂ tsp vanilla extract, optional

Preparation

Coarsely chop dates. Slice banana into chunks. Place both in a blender.
Add ice cubes, coffee, milk, protein blend, cocoa powder, and vanilla, if using.
Cover and blend until just slushy; add more milk, as needed, to reach desired consistency. Pour into chilled glasses.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 190, Fat 2.5 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g (Fibre 4 g, Sugars 20 g), Protein 13 g.

Tips

If dates are too hard or brittle, pre-soak them in boiling water until soft, about 10 min. Drain and then chop.

For easier prep, slice banana before freezing. Store slices in a freezer bag or air-tight container.