Coffee Smoothie
This thick, frosty Coffee Smoothie blends cold brew concentrate, frozen bananas, dates, almond butter, and almond milk in 5 minutes for a creamy drink finished with cinnamon and chocolate shavings.
Equipment
- Vitamix Blender
Ingredients
- 1½ frozen bananas
- ½ to ¾ cup cold brew coffee concentrate to taste
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk plus more as needed
- 3 soft Medjool dates pitted
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon plus more for garnish
- 2 handfuls of ice
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Process the frozen bananas, cold brew concentrate, almond milk, dates, almond butter, vanilla, and cinnamon together in a blender until silky, using additional almond milk as needed to keep the mixture circulating. When no visible date pieces remain, blend in the ice for a thick, frosty finish.
- Divide the smoothie between two glasses and finish each with cinnamon and chocolate shavings. The mixture should pour thickly, with the garnishes resting across its creamy surface.
Notes
Texture tip: Blend the fruit and dates until completely silky before adding the ice so no chewy date pieces remain in the drink.
Ingredient tip: If your Medjool dates feel firm, you can soak them in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain and pat them dry so warm water does not thin the smoothie.
Coffee tip: Start with the lower amount of cold brew concentrate if you prefer a gentler flavor, and taste the smooth base before blending in the ice.
Storage: Transfer any leftover smoothie to a clean, tightly sealed jar and refrigerate promptly; shake to recombine if separation occurs or re-blend with ice.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.