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Mochado Smoothie Bowl

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We’ve served this Mochado Smoothie Bowl at Cafe Mosaics and The Moth Cafe for several years. It’s loved by many as an energizing breakfast, brunch or snack!

The name “Mochado” we created by combing “Mocha” and “Avocado” since this smoothie bowl features espresso and chocolate (which create a mocha) and avocado for super creaminess!

Mochado Smoothie Bowl

History

In western society avocado is often used for savoury dishes, but in Vietnam it’s used for desserts and smoothies. Only recently has there been an interest in avocados as a smoothie ingredient. I suggested making avocado smoothies while working at a Japanese restaurant and the owner just shook their head. It’s a childhood favorite and staple, and I’m so happy that more people are enjoying it now. The fatty, smooth texture makes it the perfect user friendly ingredient. You can’t mess up the consistency.

Not only are avocados tasty, they are abundant in vitamins like potassium and fibre, healthy fats and minerals. It helps to reduce cholesterol, blood triglycerides, lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol. 

The Mochado is a flavor all on its own. The idea was brought up by Ruth, one of our staff at Cafe Mosaics and now The Moth Cafe. The chocolate sauce, espresso, maple syrup and avocado amalgamate into such a rich mocha buttery smooth flavour that’s hard to replicate any other way.

Mochado Smoothie Bowl circa 2016

Chocolate

For the chocolate in this recipe there are many options! We use a dutch chocolate sauce for a sweet, rich flavour. However, if you would like no added sweetener you could opt for cacao nibs.

The Mushroom Mocha Milk from Anima Mundi Herbals could be another substitute for the chocolate sauce. It contains coconut milk, cacao powder, and medicinal mushrooms which pair perfectly with the Mochado smoothie flavours.

You could also try the Cocoa Rose Hot Chocolate Mix from Noorish Foods, a local Edmonton company. With rose petal powder, maca, and Venezuelan cocoa it will provide a subtle chocolate flavour with added superfood benefits! 

chocolate options for smoothie bowl

Toppings

For the smoothie toppings, the possibilities are endless! We’ve found a combination of crunchy and soft toppings create a nice texture balance. We typically use:

Banana

Berries

Walnuts

Buckwheat

Hemp Hearts

Cacao Nibs

But feel free to use whichever toppings you prefer or have on hand!

smoothie bowl toppings

Take a peek at how simple and fun this smoothie bowl is to make.

Print Recipe

Mochado Smoothie Bowl

A rich, creamy smoothie bowl with healthy fats that will energize you for the day.
Servings: 1

Ingredients

Cashew Chia Pudding

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Mochado Smoothie

  • 1/2 large avocado (or 1 small avocado)
  • 2 oz espresso
  • 2 tbsp chocolate sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • coconut cream – fill to 8oz mark on blender

Optional Toppings

  • 1 banana
  • berries
  • 1 tbsp hemp hearts
  • 1 tbsp buckwheat
  • 1 tbsp cacao nibs

Instructions

Cashew Chia Pudding

  • Add all ingredients for chia pudding to blender except chia seeds, blend until smooth
  • Stir in chia seeds, let sit in fridge until thickened

Mochado Smoothie

  • Add all ingredients to blender, blend until smooth
  • In a bowl place 1/2 cup of the cashew chia pudding, then mochado smoothie and decorate with desired toppings
  • Enjoy!

Need more tried & tested plant-based breakfast recipes? Try our Gluten-Free Bagel with Avocado and Coconut Bacon or Tofu Scramble with Vegan Hollandaise.

MOCHADO SMOOTHIE BOWL

Rather have us make it for you? We currently serve a simple Mochado Smoothie for take-out. Order online here to pick up at The Moth Cafe.

We’d love to see your version of the Mochado Smoothie Bowl! Share a photo of your creation on Instagram and tag us @cafemosaics and @themothcafe.

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