This Get Up and Go Healthy Coffee Smoothie is simple to make requiring just 9 ingredients and 5 minutes prep. Diary-free and naturally sweetened, the perfect grab n' go breakfast!
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It's smoothie week 2019 at Simply Sissom and I for one COULD. NOT. BE. MORE. EXCITED.
Most of the action is taking place over on Instagram @simplysissom. Over the next week I will be sharing a new smoothie recipe daily, hosting a giveaway for the cutest insulated smoothie cups ever, talking all things blenders + covering how to get your kids to ACTUALLY DRINK these smoothie! It's one of my favorite weeks... meet us over on Instagram and join in the fun!
I knew I wanted to start smoothie week out strong. What better recipe for a Monday than this Get Up And Go Healthy Coffee Smoothie??? It's thick + creamy + frozen, oh yeah and it's chocolate-y. I tested this recipe So. Many. Times (<-- if you already follow on Insta you saw this, lol). I'm just going to come out and say it. It's perfection. I've made one every morning this week and don't actually have any intention of changing this up any time soon.
Let's discuss.
What Ingredients Are In This Healthy Coffee Smoothie Recipe?
- Cashews - A great source of protein and healthy fat.
- Rolled Oats - Helps thicken the smoothie AND gotta get that fiber in.
- Banana - Adds creaminess to the smoothie AND a great source of potassium and B6.
- Honey - Naturally sweetens the smoothie. Start with 1 Tbs. and add more if you want a sweeter smoothie.
- Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate - This was a new ingredient for me. Smooth, approachable and VERY versatile. I plan to start adding it to All. The. Things.
- Almond Milk - I recommend almond milk (for health benefits AND taste), but you can sub out any type of milk that you like.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - Adds that chocolate-y flavor that pairs SO WELL with all things coffee.
- Cinnamon - For a little kick...
How Do You Make A Healthy Coffee Smoothie?
First, gather your ingredients.
Next, blend the rolled oats and cashews until they are the texture of sand.
Then, add the remaining ingredients to the blender.
Finally, drink up!
FAQ's About Get Up And Go Healthy Coffee Smoothies:
Can I Make A Vegan Healthy Coffee Smoothie?
You bet. The recipe already calls for almond milk so all you need to do is sub out the honey with 2 Medjool dates (don't forget to pit them!).
Can I Make A Banana-Free Healthy Coffee Smoothie?
You can. The banana adds both a frozen component AND creaminess to the smoothie. To keep the temperature and texture, just swap it for ¾ - 1 cup of coconut milk and throw in a few ice cubes.
The Healthy Coffee Smoothie Recipe calls for almond milk, can I use regular cow milk instead?
Of course, any type of milk that you would like to use will work perfectly.
What Type of Blender Do You Recommend?
I personally use THIS Blendtec blender (<--affiliate link) I purchased it refurbished (<-- which is not as gross as it sounds). It comes packaged in plastic with a brand new jar/lid, etc. Only the insides have been refurbished. Buying a high-speed blender is an investment, and this saved me quite a bit of money.
I have also heard great things about Vitamix although I have never owned one. I'm going to level with, the reason I went with Blendtec is the Vitamix is VERY tall and didn't fit underneath my cabinets.
Can This Healthy Coffee Smoothie Recipe be Made Ahead As A Smoothie Pack?
Honestly this recipe isn't the best option for a smoothie pack. It has lots of liquid components and everything doesn't just get dumped into the blender together. In order to ensure that it comes together quickly in the mornings, make sure that you have a banana that has been pre-frozen. You can also blend it the night before and stick it in the fridge. It is smoothie that doesn't use ice and has very little liquid so it stays thick!
Get Up And Go Healthy Coffee Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Smoothies
Description
This Get Up and Go Healthy Coffee Smoothie is simple to make requiring just 9 ingredients and 5 minutes prep. Diary-free and naturally sweetened, the perfect grab n' go breakfast!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cashews
- 3 Tbs rolled oats
- 1 frozen banana, cut into ½" chunks
- 1 -2 Tbs. honey
- 2 Tbs. cold brew coffee concentrate ** I purchased at Trader Joe's
- 6 Tbs. almond milk ** sub cow milk if desired
- 1 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
- pinch of ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the cashews and rolled oats to the blender jar. Blend until the consistency of sand.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the blender jar (adding the frozen bananas first) and blend until smooth. This may require 2-3 minutes of blending. Once smooth, pour and enjoy.
Notes
- This smoothie doesn't make a huge amount (scant 1 cup). If you plan to share.. definitely double the recipe!
- This smoothie is tough to blend. If you don't have a high-speed blender, I recommend soaking the cashews overnight and chopping the banana into smaller chunks than the recipe calls for before freezing.
Keywords: Coffee, Smoothie, Recipe
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