A coffee smoothie will be your new favorite morning treat!
But this past year I found myself lured into the cult of coffee.
At first, I drank it in small mugs poured by my husband.
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Ultimately, I began to brew it on my own.
A natural next step has been to combine my newfound appreciation for coffee with my longtime love for smoothies.
Both tend to be morning endeavors anyway, so why not a mocha coffee smoothie?
Alison Bickel
How To Make a Coffee Smoothie
This recipe involves just a handful of ingredients.
Coffee:You start with a cup of strong, cold coffee.
Milk:If youre using cows milk, Id recommended at least 1% milk fat.
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Cocoa Powder:You cant call it a mocha without a hint of chocolate.
If you prefer to use cacao powder, the raw version of cocoa powder, go for it.
It has a slightly more bitter flavor but is richer in antioxidants.
Alison Bickel
Smoothie Add-Ins:A ripe frozen banana adds sweetness and viscosity to your smoothie.
Mix it Up: Be Your Own Smoothie Barista
The recipe featured below is just for starters.
There is plenty more you could do to switch things up depending on the mood.
Indeed, over time Ive come to learn that coffee has potential upsides.
When consumed in reasonable quantities, caffeine is associated with increasedmental alertness, concentration, andimproved athletic performance.
The key is not overdoing it.
Be sure to scrape down the sides and trigger the blender again as needed.
Pour into a tall glass and enjoy.
