It's week two of the Fall Intermittent Fasting Challenge and we have a brand new, protein-packed recipe for you!
Today's recipe was developed by AEN Team member, Katy. Katy lives in a part of the midwest that gets quite chilly during the fall and winter months. And although it's not smoothie weather, Katy still wanted her protein-packed smoothie bowls!
To solve this problem, she developed her Warming Mocha Smoothie Bowl that has all the same ingredients as her usual AEN approved protein, fat and fiber rich smoothie, but in a warming bowl version instead.
This smoothie is packed with 30 grams of complete high quality protein while still giving you all those chocolate-y mocha vibes.
So if you live in an area that gets chilly weather this time of year, you're going to love Katy's Warming Mocha Smoothie Bowl with Chocolate Sauce!!
Key Ingredients:
Cacao
Cacao is the raw and unsweetened form of chocolate. It's also sneakily very high in fiber. Just one ounce of cacao has about 9 grams of fiber! Cacao is naturally packed with antioxidants and provides a pleasant slightly bitter dark chocolate flavor.
Zero Sugar Vanilla Protein Powder
My zero sugar Vanilla Protein Powder adds a hint of sweetness without any added sugar by using 100% monk fruit (no sugar alcohols or stevia!).
Plus, we only use 100% whey protein isolate which is the lowest lactose form of whey protein.
Grab my protein powder HERE.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are naturally very high in fiber with a whopping 7 grams per two tablespoons. Fiber helps to feed the good gut bacteria and raise the satiety hormone GLP-1.
Hemp seeds
Hemp seeds contain some plant-based anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid in the form called ALA.
Scroll down for the recipe!
Warming Mocha Smoothie Bowl with Chocolate Sauce
Serves 1
Ingredients:
3/4 cup coconut milk (from a carton, not a can)
1/4 cup brewed coffee, warm
1/2 banana
1 Tbsp. hemp seeds
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 Tbsp. almond butter
3 scoops Autumn's Vanilla Protein Powder*
*You can also use a combination of our vanilla and unflavored protein powder if you prefer it less sweet. Just use 1-2 scoops Autumn's Unflavored Protein Powder with the remaining scoops from Vanilla.
Chocolate Sauce:
1 tsp. coconut oil or coconut butter, melted
1 Tbsp. cacao powder*
1 Tbsp. water
*You can also grind cacao nibs in a coffee grinder to form cacao powder.
In a microwave safe cup, add the coconut milk and microwave for 20-30 seconds or until very warm.
Carefully pour the warm coconut milk and the remaining smoothie base ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix the Chocolate Sauce ingredients. Add additional hot water if needed to thin the consistency.
In a bowl, add the smoothie base and drizzle the Chocolate Sauce on top. Optional to add additional toppings such as 1 tbsp. coconut flakes or additional cacao nibs.
Grab Autumn's Protein Powder HERE and start whipping up delish, protein-packed meals!đ
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