7 Coffee Smoothies That Will Change Your Morning
Raise your hand if at least once a week your morning
looks like this: Alarm goes off. Three snoozes go by before you’re out of bed,
and suddenly you’re running around your house/condo/apartment, pants in one
hand and breakfast bar in the other. Yep, us too. Despite our best intentions,
mornings aren’t always as smooth and zen as we’d like.
Luckily, there’s a little trick that will keep you from
having to chug your coffee before rushing out the door. On the mornings you’re
really frazzled, make a coffee smoothie. When a healthy breakfast and your a.m.
energy boost are combined, there’s one less thing on your to-do list. It won't
magically make
you a morning person, but hey, it could help.
1.
Coconut Cashew Latte Smoothie
Anytime we can get a smoothie to taste like a
milkshake without packing in the sugar, it’s a win. This thick, creamy drink
uses a small frozen banana, vanilla protein powder, cashews, shredded coconut,
and coffee to mimic your favorite vanilla shake. You can also play around with
it, adding in a date or two, a tablespoon of nut butter, or a few shakes of cinnamon.
2.
Peanut Butter Espresso Smoothie
Don’t mind if we do. OK, it’s not exactly the
same, but it does taste pretty darn good. The key here is espresso powder, but
if you’re in a pinch, you could always swap in a shot of actual espresso or
half a cup of coffee.
3.
Salted Caramel Mocha Smoothie
Salted caramel is always a good start, isn’t
it? This smoothie has a sneaky secret, though. Instead of caramel sauce, the
recipe uses dates, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder to get a similar,
caramel-y taste. It’s like a frapp but about 10 shades healthier.
4.
Peppermint Mocha Smoothie
Peppermint lattes are all the rage in winter,
but there’s no reason you can’t re-create the minty flavor year round. Just add
a little peppermint extract to coffee, banana, almond milk, and cocoa powder,
and you’ve got yourself a peppermint mocha. If you’re feeling fancy, add a few
fresh mint leaves on top.
5. Iced
Coffee Protein Smoothie
You’ll need some overnight prep for this one,
but trust us when we say it's worth it. Fill a plastic ice cube tray with
leftover coffee, then pop a few cubes into your smoothie in the morning. Not
only will you have a caffeine-infused breakfast, you’ll have extras leftover
for future iced coffee. BTW, with Greek yogurt, chia, and hemp seeds, this
smoothie will definitely keep you full 'til lunch.
6.
Coffee and Oat Smoothie
Coffee, oatmeal, and a smoothie all in one?
This recipe was made for the indecisive, and we love it. Add a spoonful of nut
butter, a banana or handful of frozen cauliflower (yes, really), coffee, and
milk to your blender along with a quarter cup of rolled oats. You’ll get a
thicker texture than most smoothies and an energy boost to start your day
strong.
7.
Chocolate Chia Coffee Smoothie
So this smoothie almost tastes like a java chip
frappuccino. Remember those, your first foray into drinking “coffee”?
Thankfully, this one actually has caffeine. And instead of syrup, it’s
sweetened with vanilla extract, dates, and cacao, which gives it the chocolaty
flavor and color you want.
BY MADISON
FLAGER
FEBRUARY
9, 2018 | GREATIST
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