This delicious Mocha Breakfast Shake is made with Greek yogurt for a wake-me-up, protein-packed breakfast! For those mornings when only coffee AND chocolate will do!
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Lately my morning routine has been a bit off. I’ve been having a harder time getting up in the morning resulting in me not having breakfast before the kids go to school. It’s pretty much mad chaos around our house in the morning. The thing is, no one else seems to realize this except me!
No matter how much I try to accomplish the night before, it seems like everyday starts off so smoothly and then as the clock starts ticking towards 7:43 (our MUST leave by time) things begin to go awry.
Such as…
- Bryce has one shoe on but can’t find the other
- Yoda won’t fit in the backpack
- Reece is missing one sheet of his homework
- The boys decide breakfast time is play time and their oatmeal gets coldÂ
- The library book is due today and has conveniently disappeared
- Reece’s shirt that looked okay before now suddenly looks so very wrinkled
- We’re in the car, ready to go, minus one lunchbox…
And that was just this morning….
When I think back on my childhood, I am amazed, stupefied really, as to how my parents DID.IT.ALL. And with FIVE kids no less! Seriously! Â How??? Â We lived about 35 minutes away from our school so we actually had to commute each morning. Breakfasts, lunches, school clothes, after-school activities – I mean the scheduling alone people!!
I am clearly NOT my mother 🙂  She was pretty much Wonder Woman.
Anyhoo. So the thing is, I’m not having time for myself in the morning. I get back home around 8:20, starving and exhausted. I need something fast and something that is going to give me a little kick in the pants so I can get my day going – finally!
This Mocha Breakfast Shake was devised with my morning issues in mind. AÂ little bit of caffeine. A little bit of chocolate. And A LOT of protein. I’ve got Greek yogurt in here as well as a scoop of protein powder (which is totally optional). All I know is I need all that protein to get me through my busy morning schedule before I rush off to pick up the kids. Hit it and get it mama!
I absolutely LOVE this breakfast shake and I know you will too! Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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Mocha Breakfast Shake
Ingredients
- 4 oz Greek Yogurt 4 to 6 oz - I like to use plain or vanilla
- 1 tsp espresso powder ground coffee, instant coffee - whatever you have on hand
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 banana small banana - cut into small pieces and frozen
- 1/3 cup milk 1/3 to 1/2 cup, depending on desired consistency - almond milk is great!
- 2 tbsp protein powder 1 scoop - optional
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into glass with a pretty straw and serve.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
If I had more time and energy this is what I’d LIKE to make myself for breakfast:
Simply Delicious Sausage Gravy
Bring the Heath Baked Doughnuts
Grilled Peanut Butter Honey Banana Waffle Sandwich
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Kelli says
I am not a yogurt fan, do you have to use it?
Kate says
Okay, this might sound silly, but there is something else you could put in besides the banana? I’m not a huge banana fan unless it’s in bread form. Would strawberries or blueberries work? Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sure Kate! Substitute whatever you’d like. The texture will be slightly different but no biggie 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Ann porteous says
Yum!! just what I needed this morning! thanks for the great recipe! found you on Tip Junkie link up! am now a follower!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh wow! So glad you stopped by Ann! Have a great week 🙂
Karly says
Now this is how you start your day off right! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Karly!
Tracy TC says
I’m addicted to something similar, although I toss in a squeeze of honey and haven’t tried the yogurt. I’ve found the Starbucks VIA packets to be just the right amount of jolt and very handy to use.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s a great idea Tracy!
Heather @ French Press says
If I had 5 kids we would NEVER get out of the house – I can barely do two 🙂 LOVE that this smoothie has caffeine
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Same here girl! This is a great kick-start in the morning 🙂
June says
lol, that sounds like my EVERY morning! With 4 kids, it’s a wonder they are dressed, fed, with homework and a lunch and on time!! Thanks for the recipe, can’t wait to try it ’cause the coffee alone is just not working anymore!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Isn’t that the truth June! So glad you’re going to give it a try 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Kara says
Oh I definitely need to make this. My mornings are crazy and I only have one kid!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks Kara!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Your mornings sound like mine!! This would be perfection! Looks delicious! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I have a feeling it sounds familiar to a lot of moms Kristi 🙂 Thank you!
Sarah says
Can I make this without the coffee? Will it be as good??
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It should still be good Sarah – just not mocha flavored 🙂 Enjoy!
Lacey says
I just made it without coffee (only because I couldn’t find my instant coffee for the life of me!) and it was still delicious!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
This is the perfect wake up breakfast…quick and easy and delicious! Love it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally! Thanks Jocelyn!
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says
wow – and I thought my mornings were hectic sometimes just getting myself out the door. Clearly…I have no idea, lol. This shake looks like something I KNOW I’d love! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! I think my boys purposely try to make me lose my mind each and every morning 🙂 But this shake definitely helps! Thanks Sarah!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love this Trish! I do the same thing in the morning – a shake. It’s so easy, fast, and filling because I’m not hungry for a breakfast!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Exactly. You are so smart Dorothy! Kind of like me 😉 Have a great weekend girlie!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I need this in the morning!! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I definitely do Nancy 🙂 Thanks!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Yes! Protein is key to get me through the morning, but I prefer something sweet rather than eggs or meat. Can’t wait to make one of these!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
The great thing is it tastes sweet but there’s not a lot of sugar in it – perfect for the morning! Thanks Blair!