# Cocoa Breakfast Shakes Oh My Veggies' Mexican Chocolate Smoothie Boosts Energy Organically By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-shake References: [ohmyveggies](http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-mexican-chocolate-breakfast-shake/) This cocoa breakfast shake is made from coconut, almond or soy milk, [oats and cocoa powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-choco-chip-oat-shake) that is unsweetened. The tasty beverage also features a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and is infused with a blend of exotic fruits and natural sweeteners. These include bananas as well as a blend of maple syrup, agave nectar and honey ingredients. Whether enjoyed in the morning or before an intense workout, this cocoa breakfast shake is a healthy way to boost energy levels and is a delicious way to wake up in the morning. Inspired by a traditional Mexican recipe, the morning smoothie is guilt-free and delicious. As foodie audiences become more health conscious, bloggers and other influencers are focusing on easy and [nutritious recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-smoothie) rather than over-indulgent ones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Health-conscious Recipes:** The trend of focusing on easy and nutritious recipes rather than over-indulgent ones presents an opportunity for bloggers and influencers to create and promote guilt-free and delicious options. - **Natural Ingredients:** The use of natural sweeteners and exotic fruits in recipes, such as cocoa breakfast shakes, taps into the trend of consumers seeking healthier, organic and unprocessed food options. - **Functional Beverages:** The rise of functional beverages, like cocoa breakfast shakes, provides an opportunity for companies to develop and market energy-boosting drinks that cater to health-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Blogging and Influencer Marketing:** The trend of health-conscious recipes allows food bloggers and influencers to create engaging content and collaborate with brands that align with their audience's desire for nutritious options. - **Organic and Healthy Food Products:** The demand for natural ingredients in recipes like cocoa breakfast shakes drives the growth of the organic and healthy food industry, creating opportunities for new product development and expansion. - **Functional Beverage Industry:** The growing popularity of functional beverages, coupled with the need for energy-boosting options, opens up possibilities for companies to innovate and thrive in the functional beverage market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Espresso-Infused Cocoa Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-coffee-mocha-smoothie.md) - [Nutritionally Complete Breakfast Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bol-power-shakes.md) - [Premixed Morning Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-breakfast-shake.md) - [Superfood-Infused Cocoa Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-cocoa-1.md) - [Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-hazelnut-bowl.md) - [Fortified Breakfast Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-goodness.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Complete Meal Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-shakes.md) - [RTD Mexican-Style Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/licuados.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Shake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodvice-bestever-chocolate.md)