Today's Smoothie - Mocha Madness!

After a long weekend filled with fun times and beautiful, sunny weather, waking up this morning took a bit of effort. I was [thisclose] to running to the nearest Starbucks, but resisted the temptation... So I decided to make something with a caffeinated kick to it, while still including some healthy ingredients! :) (Also, the type of beverage I was craving would force me to use soy milk had I gotten it from Starbucks, and that's a no-no for me. When will they realize that almond milk is a great alternative to milk?)

In a bit of a sleepy state, I poured a cup of coconut water into my smoothie cup instead of almond milk. I decided to go with it, and I'm happy I did! So here's my smoothie recipe for today! :) It'll get ya going! ;)

Today's Smoothie - Mocha Madness! 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut water (100% coconut water, not that stuff with the "pulp and sugar" added in!)
• 1 frozen banana, cut into chunks
• 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder (I use Vega chocolate performance protein in my smoothies!)
• 1 tbsp shelled hemp hearts
• 1 tsp maca powder
• 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 2 tsp espresso powder
• Cinnamon to sprinkle on top of the finished smoothie

Method: 

• Blend all, pour, sprinkle with cinnamon, drink, be energized and happy! :)