Creamy Mocha Protein Smoothie

Need a little afternoon pick-me-up or something to boost your morning productivity? This Creamy Mocha Protein Smoothie is small and mighty, a powerhouse full of healthy fats and protein to keep you feeling fuller longer, with a little boost of caffeine to keep you going! 

Did you know that collagen is the most abundant type of protein in our bodies? It gives our skin elasticity, aids in joint strength, and reduces cellulite and stretch marks. It also boosts our metabolism and helps break down proteins to soothe the gut’s lining, healing damaged cell walls and infusing it with amino acids. The benefits of adding collagen into your diet are abundant.

Collagen is known as a complex protein because it has a whopping 19 amino acids. However, this collagen only has 8 of the 9 essential amino acids and it needs to be paired with something in order to to be a complete protein. 

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Enter Hemp! Probably one of the best plant based sources of protein, hemp seeds/hearts have 10 grams of proteins with 12 grams of omegas 3&6!

If you are low carb, this is a great option for you. Hemp has more protein and omegas with fewer carbs per serving than chia or flax seed! Hemp is a super seed packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats and other vital nutrients like magnesium, fiber, zinc and iron.

I like to sprinkle Hemp Hearts on salad, oatmeal, in yogurt or blend them into smoothies like this! 

This is a coffee you can feel good about!

If you liked this recipe check out my Lazy Mans’ Frappe!

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