Coffee Breakfast Smoothie is the creamiest, most delicious HEALTHY breakfast you can imagine. It's loaded with dark chocolate flavor and powered with superfoods - raw cacao, chia seeds and oats. It's also refined sugar-free, very nutritious and weight loss friendly. Perfect way to start the day!
There's not much to say... my love for smoothies has been well known for quite some time now. Also, I'm a huge fan of coffee. But I had to stop drinking coffee a while ago... bad for my tummy (sad, yeah I know) The box full of fragrant ground black coffee greets me in my kitchen every morning .. and lures me. From time to time I open that box and smell the fine aroma. I recall those wonderful days when I enjoyed that beautiful bitter and fragrant drink.
But just because I don't drink coffee that doesn't mean I can't use coffee to flavor my cakes or smoothies, right?! That's how I came up with this creamy deliciousness - Coffee Breakfast Smoothie.
Actually when I imagined the perfect coffee smoothie, I had my brother in my mind. I shaped this Coffee Breakfast Smoothie just for him.
My brother is, what I call, a REAL coffee lover ... and he's a healthy eater too. Well almost! He's skipping the most important meal of the day - breakfast. And I always nag about it. I keep hearing excuses that he has no time for breakfast, just a bit time to drink his morning coffee. For him, and for all alike, I created this wonderfully creamy and very nutritious breakfast smoothie.
To make this Coffee Breakfast Smoothie, as a base I used almond milk. Almond milk is low in calories, full of high-quality protein and fibers, contains no lactose, cholesterol nor saturated fat. Plus, its nutty flavor is perfect for making creamy smoothies. Almond milk has beautifully complemented the bitter taste of coffee in this smoothie.
The queen of this smoothie is the coffee, of course. I suggest you use the one you usually drink and love. After all, this Coffee Breakfast Smoothie is intended primarily for morning enjoyment.
I enriched this smoothie with oats and chia seeds, the healthy fibers and plant-based proteins. I flavored smoothie with vanilla.
To make this Coffee Breakfast Smoothie even more unbelievable, I added a bit of raw cocoa. Cocoa deepened the coffee flavor and turned this smoothie into chocolate flavored sensation.
The final ingredient in this smoothie is ... a drumroll please... the frozen ripe banana. Banana enriched smoothie with nutrients but also gave an irresistible creamy texture. Banana is also naturally very sweet, so this smoothie contains very little added sugars - date syrup.
Ridiculously delicious whipped cream made from full-fat coconut milk is something that you can easily SKIP you're watching for daily calorie intake. But you really don't have to... ;)
This Coffee Breakfast Smoothie is ...
- ridiculously creamy and full of coffee flavor,
- full of high-quality fibers that promote good digestion and weight loss,
- rich in plant-based proteins,
- contains NO refined sugar,
- low-fat,
- rich in potassium, calcium, and iron,
- vegan and gluten-free.
I hope your mornings will be cheerful and better after a few sips of this beautiful creamy Coffee Breakfast Smoothie.
This is a HEALTHY and very nutritious meal - coffee and breakfast in one. Perfect for busy coffee lovers.
Enjoy! ;)
Coffee Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond milk
- ½ cup black coffee chilled
- 1 ripe banana frozen
- 4 tablespoons rolled oats *
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon date syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional : whipped full-fat coconut milk cream optional, raw cocoa beans
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in the blender and mix until well combined. If necessary, add some more milk to get a smoothie desired consistency.
Notes
Nutrition
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Thank you so much for this smoothie recipe! the fam loves it and wanted to have more every time! thanks a lot!
What almond milk do you use that’s rich in protein?
Alpro is the brand I'm using. But any almond milk is ok.
That’s quite low in protein it seems. 0.4 grams for 100 ml.
Calculation says 13g per cup.
Do you think peanut butter would taste good in this? Or know of a smoothie with PB in it, and chocolate of course?
If you like peanut butter + chocolate combo, try this one ---> https://www.natalieshealth.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-smoothie/ It's one of my favorite :)
I love it! Didn't want to wait for the ccoffee to cool of so threw two ice cubes in the blender ;)
Hehe :))) Glad you like it! Thanks for your feedback and lovely comment.
this coffee breakfast smoothie is something that I definitely should have tomorrow morning! it looks so delicious! <3 I also love the fact that you posted the nutrition information here, so that readers know what they'll be getting. thanks for sharing!
can this be made this successfully without the banana?
Yes. Make sure to add some sweetener then.
What can I use in place of date syrup?
Maple syrup, raw honey, stevia. Sugar alcohols are ok also, altho I don't use it - like Erythritol or Xylitol.
Does the coffee need to be made and sit in fridge cold before putting it into the blender
Yes. Cold coffee is the best here.
Wonderful ..?? I will make this with banana bread so I could be weirded out some more then
Just made this, after finding it on Pinterest. Wow, is that good. Was worried it wouldn't make a large glassful, but it did. Had all the ingredients, just had to freeze a banana. Thanks for this recipe...never thought to make a smoothie that involved coffee. I am an avid iced coffee drinker, it does have less acidity if you steep it for 12 hours as a cold brew...maybe that would help you with the tummy issues, Natalie? And, gave a sample to the BF, he likes it, too!
I'm glad you like it Jeanne. Thank you so much for this lovely comment. I haven't tried a cold brew coffee but now that you've mentioned, I think I heard it's less bad for tummy. I definitely need to try it.
Wow!!! Even my husband loved this. I substituted honey for the date syrup and organic milk and instant coffee (Starbucks) for the coffee and almond milk. I feel like zipping around now :)
Woohoo I'm glad you both like the smoothie. :) Thanks for feedback and lovely comments :*
Thanks for sharing your passion! Looking forward to following you on Pinterest :)
Thank you so much for this lovely comment <3
Made the smoothie this afternoon and it is okay. However it’s good to see a recipe that is vegan and gluten free. Just wish commenters would try the recipe first before gushing about it.
A new fav, thx! Always looking for the perfect blend of chocolate and coffee in a smoothie. Found this yesterday when I was looking for an afternoon pick me up after a long day with the littles. Made it again for my hubby after his run this morning. Don't have date syrup, so subbed maple (probably not as healthy) and added a handful of greens.
Swelterimg hot day and needed a caffeine hit before taking my mother in law for a day of errands. This was AMAZING! No need to ever go to Starbucks again....and this is way healthier. Substituted 3 dates for the syrup as I didn’t have the syrup. It’s a keeper. Thanks Natalie.
I'm soooo glad you liked it Jane. Thanky you SO MUCH! Yes, it's so much healthier than Starbucks... and it will save you some $$$.. and some calories too hehe ;) It's def one of my favorites.
They look wonderful and I think would help with my Fibro chronic fatigue. What is your charge for these recipes ? Does the newsletter contain recipes?
Hi Lera. Thank you so much for stopping by and your comment. I'm glad you like my coffee smoothie.
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Do you have an idea of what to sub for the banana?
They are one of my migraine trigger foods. So many smoothies have them and this one sounds so luscious.
You can substitute banana with nut butters or applesauce. Avocados can be a good substitute for bananas to create a creamy texture but since avocado isn't sweet you may need to add some syrup to the mixture.
I just finished my first one and it was super good! Definitely way more energizing than a cup of coffee. I ran out of date paste so I threw in a pitted date and it turned out great. This will be one of my go to smoothies, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for lovely feedback. I'm soooo glad you like it! ;) Enjoy!
Made this today, so delicious!
I'm soooo glad you like ti :) Thanks for leaving comment.
Hi Natalie this coffee smoothie sounds amazing and I love coffe, does this really help in aid of helping me to loose mt baby belly fat if I would drink this as my breakfast? I usually eat a salad for lunch and small portion of what I make my husband and Kids for supper. But sometimes I make another smoothie if I think the supper is too farting for me. Do you happen to have any opinions for me regarding this or any of your other smoothie recipes in regards to helping me with the weight loss? I hope I haven't bothered you at all with the Mia thank you so much.
Hi Lindsay. This smoothie is very nutritious so you definitely don't need to eat the breakfast afterwards. It has everything your body needs to start the day - a good amount of dietary fibers (that keeps you full longer), proteins (essential for the body) and healthy fats (for boosting the energy level and all necessary body functions). It also contains NATURAL SUGARS (not added, refined ones that are definitely bad for our health .. and our waist) and caffeine that will boost you up a bit more ;) This smoothie will fill you up and keep you well fed for at least 3-4 hours. IT should.. at least that's case with me.
If you're trying to lose weight and you love smoothies, than my BIGGEST advice is to don't overdo with fruits when you making smoothies. Also skip adding honey or syrup - use banana or dates to sweeten up your smoothie. :)
I usually have ONE smoothie (like this one) a day. I drink half for my breakfast and other half I sip between meals during day.
Tried this this morning and I'm really pleased with the result! Added some plain yoghurt in it to get it super duper creamy. Thank you for this recipe!
Thank you, Lena. I'm glad you liked it. Oh, my, yogurt is such a great addon. I didn't think of that, THANKS. :)
This smoothie was sooo good! Making it again today. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :)
This recipe is delicious! I made this smoothie for breakfast but still ended up eating a Dave's Killer Bread bagel with cream cheese a half hour later because I was still hungry. I used coconut milk (didn't have almond milk),omitted the date syrup (didn't need, sweet enough with the banana) and coconut whipped cream (didn't want).
Thanks Vicky for feedback. I'm glad you like it. Hehe yes this smoothie leaves me sometimes hungry too.
This is not paleo - oats are grains, and absolutely not allowed. Wish it was compliant - it sounds lovely.
Thank you for pointing that out. I'll replace the graphic. If you omit oats, it still would be very creamy and still super tasty smoothie. My husband doesn't like oats so I sometimes make him this smoothie without oats. ;)
i love the idea of this smoothie! frozen bananas make everything so thick and tasty.
Thanks Dixya! Frozen bananas are the BEST! ;)
Wow, this smoothie seems incredible ! I need to try it ! Thanks a lot for the idea, the recipe, and the mouth-watering pictures !
Thank you Tiffany! I'm so glad you like ti! :)
Oh man, that looks decadent and delicious! Like I would be eating dessert at breakfast time. I'm ALL FOR IT!
Thanks Kylee! You're right... It looks like dessert :)
Growing up in Jacksonville, I was also greeted with the smell of freshly brewed coffee as we have the Maxwell Hosue factory downtown. I used to smell it every morning on the way to school and then when I worked downtown as an adult. I am not a big coffee drinker (has to have lots of cream and sugar) but this smoothie is right up my alley! I love the healthy oats and chia seeds in it too!!
This is than perfect for you Jennifer ;) I hope you'll have a chance to try it!
I love coffee and so I can tell you this is definitely going to happen! Such a delicious way to start the day!
Perfect :) Thanks!
What a great way to start the day. I usually stick to fruit smoothies but this looks like a nice change of pace for breakfast. Love the addition of oats and chia to give it a boost of healthy sustenance. Delish!
Thanks Ali ;)
Oh, wow! As a coffee and smoothie lover myself, I'm over the moon to find this! Unfortunately I just made my morning smoothie, but this is on the menu for tomorrow! Love it!
Thanks Patricia! I hope you'll like it ;)
I wish I was drinking this instead of tea right now. I have a love/hate relationship with almond milk so maybe this will be enough of a reason to pull me over to the dark side and fully commit. :)
Well you can use any milk you like. Almond milk is creamiest and has deep nutty flavour. Goes well with banana and coffee ;)
I don't drink coffee either, but gosh this looks scrumptious and I love the things you added to the smoothie! And it definitely would be perfect for guests!
Thanks Amy :)
It's hard to believe something so decadent looking is good for you. I am love that it contains my two favorite things: coffee and chocolate!
Yeah, right?! :D Choco and coffee is my fav too :)
OMG, I am IN love. This coffee smoothie is right up my alley. I'm not even sure which element I'm in love with first. I cannot wait to make this!
Hehe I SO understand how you feel about it! ;)
Wonderful way to start the day or end a meal. I am a coffee lover so this is right up my ally =)
Thanks Adriana. I'm so glad you like it!
I had just commented on someones post about how much I ignored my breakfast which happens to be the most important meal of the day. I only drink coffee in the mornings and carry out with it most of the days. This smoothie would fit my needs perfectly as it has the coffee and also all the other breakfast ingredients. The smoothie looks great and I love the color of it.
Thanks a lot! This smoothie is perfect for coffee lovers / breakfast skippers ;)
Now this is one smoothie I wouldnt mind having everyday ;) I absolutely love the pictures, they are literally making me drool.
Hehe thanks Molly :) Hope you'll have a chance to try it.
Now this coffee breakfast smoothie is how I want to begin my day! Love that it's refined sugar-free too and I am intrigued by the taste of the date syrup! Have to find that and try it.
Thanks! I'm so glad you like the smoothie. Date syrup taste similar to caramel. Goes perfectly with coffee flavour.
Coffee breakfast smoothies are the BEST! It's a one stop shop for caffeine and breakfast. Love it!
This coffee breakfast smoothie is calling my name, it has all the favorite ingredients, especially coffee, oats, chia. you name it.
This has my name written on it. I don't normally substitute smoothies for food but I could use this for dessert. Or I could make this as a perfect afternoon pick me up. YUM! Thanks for the idea :-)
I've never hopped on the smoothie bandwagon, but if I ever did, you can bet your last dime that I'd want my smoothie to be coffee flavoured. Seriously, Natalie, you might have just convinced me to dive into the popular world of smoothies.
Oh, you have to start making smoothies! You gonna LOVE this one, trust me ;)
This sounds like the perfect breakfast smoothie. It has everything in it I love. Frozen bananas for natural sweetness is perfect and of course the cocoa for the chocolate flavor. Will definitely be trying this one :)
Thanks friend ;) Frozen banana gives that special creaminess... just yum!
Oh my - yum! I am addicted to coffee and am always trying to reign back in my intake but I could easily replace one of my morning americanos with this wonderful smoothie. I'd feel much better about the caffeine with all the extra goodies in here :D
Thank you Jo! Oh, you gonna feel GREAT after just few sips ;)
Well doesn't this sound totally delicious. We love smoothies...especially for lunch. Love anything with coffee. I might just have to give this a try.
Thanks Gloria. Let me know how you liked it ;)
Natalie, this smoothie looks amazing! I love all the healthy ingredients you used, too.
Thanks Amy! :)
I only drink coffee in my smoothie so I'm definitely going to make this one. Sounds so delicious and looks so creamy. My kinda drink.
Glad you like it Veena :) Thanks!
This smoothie looks so incredibly creamy and delicious! Wishing I was drinking this for breakfast! :)
Thanks Marsha! Yes it's soooo creamy. Well you can stop by at my house any time. I'll make you one ;)