Coffee Smoothie – WellPlated.com

This kickin’ coffee smoothie swaps the usual milk for brewed coffee. Made with frozen banana, dates, nut butter, oats, and cocoa powder, it tastes like a thick, creamy mocha milkshake and will give you serious energy for your day!

Everyone can be a morning person with this coffee smoothie recipe!

Much to Ben’s demise, I am unbearably chipper in the morning—after my mandatory cup of coffee that is!

This coffee smoothie uses leftover cooled coffee to create a thick, creamy breakfast drink that gives mornings an energy boost.

I like to add a scoop of chocolate protein powder to give the smoothie extra staying power, along with a pinch of cocoa powder to make it extra chocolaty.

It’s a yummy alternative to fruit-based smoothies like this Greek Yogurt Smoothie and Strawberry Smoothie.

Thanks to the additions of nut butter, protein powder, and oats, it’s more filling than my copycat Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino.

Even if you don’t consider yourself a “morning person,” this coffee smoothie drink will put bounce back in your step!

Key Ingredients

Find the full list in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.

• Banana. Use frozen to make the coffee smoothie thick, cold, and creamy. If you don’t have a high-powered blender, use a fresh banana instead, then thicken the smoothie further with ice.
• Coffee. In addition to an energy boost, the coffee gives the smoothie richness and depth. It’s a great way to use up leftover coffee from the day before.
• Oatmeal. Provides additional fiber and thickens the smoothie. Check out this Oatmeal Smoothie too!
• Dates. Instead of sugar, this smoothie is naturally sweetened with dates. I recommend Medjool, which are especially soft and sweet.
• Nut Butter. The healthy fats from the nut butter make this smoothie extra satisfying. I’ve used both almond butter and peanut butter; both are delicious.