Kick Start your Day with these 6 coffee smoothie recipes
If you have clicked on this article I guess you are somewhat like me - a person who needs their coffee and health kick in the morning. If so, you have come to the right place. In this article I will share with you 6 of my favorite coffee smoothie recipes. Enjoy!
A few tips before we dive in, which I find works well as a starting point....
Start with a base.
I recommend a liquid of almond or soy milk. Coconut water is alternative, but I personally don't like to use it in this type of smoothie. However, you can use whatever tickles your fancy.
Add a thickener.
Remember this is a smoothie and Its really needs to feel and taste like one.
Add Banana / avocado
Add a Sweetener:
Honey / dates / Agave Nectar / Maple Syrup
Add the coffee:
I find espresso shots work well for this (1 or 2 depending on how much you like your caffeine). If you don't have one then around 100 ml of filtered coffee is fine.
Let it cool down slightly, but as we are adding ice and other cold liquids it doesn't need to cool down to much.
1. Coffee - Cacao - Coconut flake Smoothie
RECIPE
- 150 ml of a almond or soy milk
- 1 medium banana or 1/2 an avocado
- 4 teaspoons of honey or Agave Nectar (see other alternatives above)
- 1-2 shots of espresso or 100 ml of filtered coffee
- 1 teaspoon of raw cacao
- 1 tablespoon of coconut flakes
- 1 handful of ice cubes
2. Coffee - Peanut Butter Smoothie
RECIPE
- 100-150 ml of a almond or soy milk
- 1 medium banana or 1/2 an avocado
- 4 teaspoons of honey or Agave Nectar (see other alternatives above)
- 1-2 shots of espresso or 100 ml of filtered coffee
- 2 tablespoons of good quality peanut butter (the kind with no added salt or sugar)
- 25 g of organic oats
- 1 handful of ice
3. Coffee - Walnut - Chia Smoothie
RECIPE
- 150 ml of a almond or soy milk
- 1 medium banana or 1/2 an avocado
- 4 teaspoons of honey or Agave Nectar (see other alternatives above)
- 1-2 shots of espresso or 100 ml of filtered coffee
- 1 small handful of walnuts
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1 handful of ice
4. Coffee - Cinnamon - Date Smoothie
RECIPE
- 150 ml of a almond or soy milk
- 1 medium banana or 1/2 an avocado
- 4 teaspoons of honey or Agave Nectar (see other alternatives above)
- 1-2 shots of espresso or 100 ml of filtered coffee
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon power
- 1 teaspoon of flax seeds
- 1 handful of ice
5. Protein - Coffee Shake
RECIPE
- 150 ml of a almond or soy milk
- 1 medium banana or 1/2 an avocado
- 4 teaspoons of honey or Agave Nectar (see other alternatives above)
- 1-2 shots of espresso or 100 ml of filtered coffee
- 1 tablespoon of hemp or soy protein (or any other plant based alternatives)
- 25 g of oats
- 1 handful of ice
6. The ultimate coffee smoothie
Coffee - Peanut Butter - Hemp Protein - Cacao - walnuts - Chia
RECIPE
- 150 ml of a almond or soy milk
- 1 medium banana or 1/2 an avocado
- 4 teaspoons of honey or Agave Nectar (see other alternatives above)
- 1-2 shots of espresso or 100 ml of filtered coffee
- 1 tablespoon of hemp or soy protein (or any other plant based alternatives)
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon of cacao
- 1 small handfuls of walnuts
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- 1 handful of ice
Bonus Tips:
These coffee smoothies are also very nice heated up - perfect for those cold winter mornings. Just following the recipes (minus the ice) and once blended pop in the microwave.
Of course we all like to mix and match and change things so this just a guide. The great thing about homemade smoothies is we can add whatever we like and know exactly what is in em! happy blending.
About the Author:
Gavin is the owner of Tru Foo Juice bar. He has over 3 years experience of running a juice bar and creating juice and smoothie recipes for the consumer market.
