Name: The Coffee Smoothie
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 2 cups (480 ml) milk of choice; 2 teaspoons instant coffee (or concentrated cold brew); 1 Tablespoon (5 g) unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 Tablespoons (32 g) peanut butter; 1 whole frozen banana; Sweetener to taste (maple syrup, agave, etc); 1 3/4 cups (368 g) ice cubes

Coffee Shake
The Coffee Smoothie

5 from 1 vote

This Coffee Smoothie recipe offers a healthier, homemade alternative to popular coffee shop frappuccinos, combining the energizing effects of coffee with the nutritional benefits of a smoothie. Blending instant coffee with cocoa powder, peanut butter, and frozen banana, this drink delivers a perfect balance of caffeine, protein, and natural sweetness. Easy to prepare in a high-performance blender, this smoothie is not only more cost-effective than store-bought versions but also customizable to suit different dietary needs and preferences. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast on-the-go, a pre-workout boost, or an afternoon pick-me-up, this Coffee Smoothie provides a delicious way to fuel your day with fewer calories and more nutrients than traditional coffee drinks.

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 2 servings
Course: Specialty Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 212
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4 responses to “Coffee Shake”

Pete Peel

January 16, 2017

If I want to use real coffee instead of instant, what would the substitution be? Thank you

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1. Lenny Gale
  
  January 16, 2017
  
  I’d recommend 1 cup of coffee, 1 cup almond milk (instead of two).
Christian

May 1, 2014

Lenny, I love your website and your movement. I am however concerned about the abundant use of Stevia, unless of course you are using the leaf this is a highly processed sugar substitute that has not been thoroughly evaluated. Maybe you could Promote the use of natural local Honey as a sugar substitute? The benefits of Honey range from allergy treatment to antibiotic properties not to mention an increase in positive feelings and it is better for our environment (keeps the bees working hard). Thanks

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1. Lenny Gale
  
  May 1, 2014
  
  Hi Christian,
  
  Thanks for the note. Stevia is one of those “still undecided” things. Sure, it’s processed. But I’m pretty sure it doesn’t cause the same detrimental effects on the brain and body as most highly processed foods.
  
  I’m going to elaborate eon this in a dedicated post.
  
  But until then, keep in mind that all my research has indicated 100% safety with using stevia. And it’s been a lot of research.
  
  Stevia seems to be the magic ingredient in many of my recipes. Beyond smoothies. Last night, I made my 5-alarm chili (https://s45509.p20.sites.pressdns.com/five-alarm-chili/). And before adding a tiny bit of stevia, something was missing. After adding steiva, ALL the flavors came out. It blew my mind how good it was (it had been a while).
  
  I’m all about honey. It’s in many of my recipes. But, what should I use instead of stevia that has the power to enhance all the flavors in my food without adding calories?

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