Coffee Smoothies

Good Morning Coffee Lover's Smoothie
from https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/

Learn how to make a coffee smoothie with brewed coffee! This delicious, easy coffee smoothie recipe has a hint of chocolate from cacao powder, a boost of protein from nut butter, and makes a great morning pick-me-up or post-workout breakfast.

3/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled in the fridge
1 frozen medium ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
1/2 cup ice
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk, plus more if necessary
1/2 tablespoon cacao powder (or use unsweetened cocoa powder)

In a large high-powered blender, add in all ingredients and blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until all ingredients are well combined. If necessary, add in more almond milk to thin the smoothie.

Makes 1 smoothie.

Wake Me Up Coffee Smoothie
from https://www.liveeatlearn.com/

This coffee smoothie is every non-morning person’s dream come true. Packed with whole grains, fruit, and coffee, it has everything needed to get you from 0 to fully functioning adult in minutes.

1 banana previously sliced and frozen
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee 120 mL, chilled
1/2 cup milk 120 mL, any variety
1/4 cup rolled oats 25 g
Optional: spoonful of nut butter

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, adding more milk as necessary to reach a consistency to your liking. Optionally top with a sprinkle of chocolate and serve immediately.

Makes 1 smoothie