Coffee and chocolate…am I right? What is it about that sweet and rich combo that makes everything better? When you combine those flavors with hazelnut, there’s just no going back. I was inspired by my favorite flavor combos to make this secretly-healthy Hazelnut Mocha Shake, which is boosted with some Hemp protein. Manitoba Harvest recently released their line of hemp protein called Hemp Pro 70. The chocolate and vanilla flavors have both been some of my favorites lately and guess what…Manitoba Harvest agreed to collaborate on a giveaway with me for a bag of their chocolate protein! Scroll down for details on how you can enter to win, and get the recipe for this delicious protein shake!
Hemp Pro 70 is super clean, allergen-friendly, and really tasty. Not only does it have a great deal of plant protein, it also have the benefits of those healthy omega fatty acids that keep you feeling full, especially after a tough workout. The chocolate flavor is my personal favorite, which is why I’m really excited to get to give a bag away to one lucky winner! I also added some Fit Matrix, which aids in workout recovery and immunity, plus some Dark Hazelnut Spread from Golo Foods for flavor and added protein.
The coffee part of this shake is totally optional, but it does give it that blended espresso and/or frappuccino quality. You could also use decaf coffee or a coffee alternative (such as herbal coffee or something similar) if you’re avoiding caffeine. Personally, I like using cold brew like Chameleon Cold Brew or the coffee concentrate from Trader Joe’s. I find that combining coffee with frozen fruit, protein and healthy fats makes it easier to digest and you don’t feel super jittery afterwards.
And now for the giveaway that you’ve been waiting for…see below and be sure to follow all the instructions. This giveaway is open to residents in the United States and Canada and it will run from Tuesday May 19th until Sunday May 24th at 11:59PM MST.
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After you enter the giveaway, don’t forget to try this recipe for yourself! Modify if however you prefer, as many of the ingredients are optional. Don’t have dark hazelnut spread? Just throw in a serving of hazelnuts and some cacao/cocoa powder. The options are really endless, but be sure to leave me a comment if you give this recipe a try!
- 1/4 cup coffee concentrate+3/4 cup water (or 1 cup chilled coffee)
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 Tbs HempPro 70 Chocolate
- 1 tsp FitMatrix
- 1/4 tsp maca powder
- 2 Tbs GoLo Foods Dark Hazelnut Spread
- sweetener to taste
- handful of ice
- Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender or food processor and mix until a smooth consistency forms. Mix in additional sweetener or ice if desired.
A chocolate banana hemp shake sounds good!
I’d put it in my overnight oats!
I’d whip up some protein frosting!
That sounds delicious as a post ride quencher
yum this would be so good for a mint chocolate protein shake! So refreshing post workout.
All of your photos are wonderful! Mmm I want one of these shakes now 🙂
I’d try this with a chai tea concentrate. Looks delicious!
I have been waiting to try this!
I’d either make some chocolate protein pudding with chia seeds and cashew milk or avocado, or I’d use it to make a chocolate peanut butter banana “soft serve.” I’d love to try this, really hoping to win! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Yum! This sounds amazing.
I would make a milkshake.
I am boring!! I would add it to my morning smoothie!! It would be a delicious way to start the day!!
I would make a chocolate banana smoothie. I would also try new things I read about that look good.
I’d add it to my brownie recipe and to my smoothies!
Chocolate banana Smoothie with maca powder.
smoothies & protein bites
In a smoothie most likely! Yum.
i would add it to my smoothies or make chocolate milk
I’d make this smoothie, yum!