Creamy Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie
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Creamy Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie
Description
The smoothie is prepared by first freezing coconut milk into ice cubes, which infuse the drink with a creamy coconut flavor and thickness when blended. Cold brew coffee made with coarsely ground beans steeped overnight provides a smooth, less acidic coffee base. Ripe frozen banana lends natural sweetness and creaminess, balanced by slight bitterness from cacao powder and a touch of maple syrup.
Blending these ingredients together yields a rich, velvety smoothie with a balance of coffee's deep notes and subtle coconut and chocolate undertones. Optional cacao nibs provide textural contrast and enhance the chocolate experience. This smoothie serves as a refreshing indulgence or energy boost.
Preparation requires some planning due to the freezing steps for bananas, coconut milk, and cold brew coffee, which all contribute to the smoothie’s chilled texture and flavor. Adjust sweetness by varying maple syrup quantity, and use decaf cold brew or Dandy Blend as coffee alternatives as needed.
Ingredients
COCONUT MILK ICE CUBES
- 2/3 cup coconut milk use light for lower fat // use coconut cream or full fat for richer, creamier smoothie // freeze extra for future use!, frozen into standard ice cubes
SMOOTHIE
- 1/2 cup cold brew coffee (decaf as needed // if avoiding coffee, sub 1-2 tsp Dandy Blend as original recipe is written — adjust amount as needed)
- 1 small banana make sure not to add too much or the banana flavor can be overwhelming, ripe, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 5-6 tandard-size coconut milk see instructions above, ice cubes
- 1 ½ tsp cacao powder
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup (or sub other sweetener to taste)
FOR SERVING optional
- cacao nibs
Instructions
- DAY BEFORE: Begin by pouring coconut milk of choice into an ice cube tray and freezing until firm (about 6 hours or overnight). Also be sure to peel, thinly slice, and freeze bananas on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate the night before as well.Also prep your cold brew coffee the day before. Do so by grinding 1 cup of coffee into a semi-coarse texture (about the texture of sea salt) and topping with 2 cups of cool filtered water. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours (or overnight).
- THE DAY OF: Strain coffee through a coffee filter or very fine sieve (we prefer using a Chemex coffee brewer and paper cone filter).
- To prepare smoothie, add (filtered) cold brew coffee, frozen banana, coconut milk ice cubes, cacao powder, and maple syrup (start with smaller amount and work your way up) to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until creamy and smooth, adding more coffee or some coconut milk if it has trouble blending, being careful not to get too thin.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, coffee for stronger coffee flavor, coconut ice cubes for thicker/creamier texture, or cacao powder for stronger chocolate flavor. Top with cacao nibs (optional) and serve. Best when fresh. To save leftovers, store covered in the freezer and let thaw before eating.
Notes
- Freeze coconut milk ahead of time to create creamy ice cubes for blending.
- Prepare cold brew coffee the day before by steeping coarsely ground coffee overnight.
- Use ripe banana frozen in slices to avoid an overpowering banana flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or alternate sweeteners to taste.
- Optional cacao nibs add texture and deepen chocolate flavor when serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2(Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 217 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 4% |
| Fat | 10.8g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.18g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16.3g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9.02mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 14.11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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