🍫 Peppermint Mocha Smoothie (Festive Vegan Breakfast Drink)

If you love cozy coffeehouse drinks but want a healthier, plant-based version, this Peppermint Mocha Smoothie is your perfect holiday pick-me-up. ☕

It’s made with cacao powder, peppermint, banana, and coffee for that rich mocha flavor — creamy, cold, and energizing with festive flair.
Think Starbucks Peppermint Mocha, but lighter, fresher, and made with ingredients you can feel good about.

It’s ideal for busy mornings, a quick breakfast before holiday shopping, or a sweet treat that satisfies your chocolate cravings — minus the sugar crash.

💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🍫 Holiday Flavors: Rich chocolate + refreshing peppermint = perfection.
• 🌱 Vegan & Dairy-Free: 100% plant-based indulgence.
• ☕ Energizing: Made with real coffee for a natural boost.
• ⏱️ Ready in Minutes: Blend and go.
• 📸 Pinterest-Friendly: That chocolate drizzle + crushed candy cane look always trends.

🎅 Holiday Vibe

This smoothie feels festive yet refreshing — perfect for mornings where you want something cheerful but not too heavy.
It’s cozy enough for winter but cool enough to enjoy any time of year.

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🍫 Peppermint Mocha Smoothie (Festive Vegan Breakfast Drink)

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Total Time 5 mins

Description

Creamy, chocolatey, and perfectly minty — this Vegan Peppermint Mocha Smoothie tastes like the holidays in a glass. 🎅
Made with coffee, cacao, and peppermint for a healthy, energizing breakfast or snack.

Festive, refreshing, and plant-based.

Ingredients

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• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup almond milk (or oat milk)
• 1 shot espresso or ½ cup brewed coffee (cooled)
• 1 tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
• ¼ tsp peppermint extract (a little goes a long way!)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds or hemp seeds (optional for protein)
• Ice as needed

Toppings (optional):

• Vegan whipped cream
• Crushed candy cane
• Cocoa powder dusting

Instructions

Blend:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
   

Pour & Top:

1. Pour into a glass, top with vegan whip, sprinkle cocoa, and crushed candy canes.
   

Serve Immediately:

1. Enjoy cold with a straw or spoon, perfect for mornings or post-workout pick-me-up.
   

Note

🌟 Tips

• For extra creaminess, add ½ avocado or 1 tbsp nut butter.
• Swap coffee for decaf if caffeine-free.
• Add vegan protein powder for a meal replacement version.
• Garnish with melted chocolate drizzle for Pinterest-worthy photos.