5 Coffee Smoothie Recipes to Change the Way You Morning

These coffee smoothie recipes are the best way to fuel (and caffeinate) your morning!

52% of coffee drinkers would go without showering in the morning rather than give up coffee. That’s dedication. If you’re morning looks something like this: alarm goes with, jump out of bed, remember to do/gather half of the things that you need to do/gather, repeatedly forget to eat but always (ALWAYS) have your coffee in hand when your bum hits the car seat…you need these coffee smoothies recipes in your life.

I used to hate coffee. I’d walk into a hipster coffee shop, flippantly order a hot tea and explain it all away with a “my dad was born in London”. Then I moved to Hawaii and all bets were off. You don’t order tea when your local coffee spot roasts beans from the island across the way. So I started drinking coffee and am now a traitor to my ancestor’s palates.

If you are obsessed with coffee, these recipes are for you.

If you could take it or leave it, but need some on-the-go breakfast inspiration, these recipes are for you.

If you don’t like coffee but like any of the following: coconut, chocolate, salted caramel or happiness, these recipes are for you.

Tips to Make the Perfect Smoothie

• To get the best texture every time, add liquids first, then soft fruits and vegetables, then greens, then frozen fruit and vegetables or ice.
• To thin out a too-thick smoothie, slowly add a small amount of liquid, in this case coffee or milk, and blend on high for 10-20 seconds.
• To thicken your smoothie, add frozen fruit and vegetables or ice.
• Add sweeteners sparingly. Fruit adds it’s own sweetness so a little goes a long way.
• To add creaminess, try avocado or Greek yogurt. Both add a creamy texture without a drastic change in flavor.
• If you are adding protein powder, blend all ingredients first and add powder at the end.

Coffee Smoothie Recipes That Will Change the Way You Morning

Coconutty Latte Smoothie

Ingredients:
3/4 cup cold brewed coffee or brewed coffee, chilled
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
1/4 cup raw cashews or almonds
1 small, frozen banana, sliced
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
handful of ice cubes

Blend on high until smooth. Toppings: coconut flakes (raw or toasted), chopped almonds or cashews (raw or toasted), pinch of salt.

Cafe Mocha Smoothie

Ingredients:
3/4 cup cold brewed coffee or brewed coffee, chilled
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 small, frozen banana, sliced
1-2 TBSP dark cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional)
1 tsp maple syrup
handful of ice cubes

Blend on high until smooth. Toppings: cacao nibs, cinnamon.

Salted Caramel Coffee Smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 cup cold brewed coffee or brewed coffee, chilled
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup Salted Caramel Greek Yogurt
1-2 TBSP cocoa powder
1 small, frozen banana, sliced
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 pitted dates
pinch of salt
handful of ice

Blend on high until smooth. Toppings: pinch of sea salt, caramel

Cinnamon Oat Coffee Smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 cup cold brewed coffee or brewed coffee, chilled
1/2 cup oat milk
1/4 cup oats
1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 small, frozen banana, sliced
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp honey
handful of ice

Blend on high until smooth. Toppings: pinch of cinnamon, drizzle of honey.

Thin Mint Coffee Smoothie

Ingredients:
3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh mint, tightly packed
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup cold brewed coffee or brewed coffee, chilled
1-2 TBSP cacao nibs
1 TBSP dark chocolate cocoa powder
1 cup baby spinach
1 tablespoon maple syrup
handful of ice

Blend on high until smooth. Toppings: chopped cacao nibs, fresh mint.

And if you’re into coffee smoothies but want to switch it up…here are six, guarantee successes for breakfast smoothies that are nutrient-packed and that don’t involve coffee!