Are you looking for a way to start your day right with a vegan and sugar-free smoothie? Do you want to get your caffeine fix and your greens in one delicious drink? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to try this amazing recipe for a green coffee smoothie. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
This smoothie is one of my favorite breakfasts ever. It’s vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for most dietary preferences. It’s also easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. You probably have most of them in your pantry already.
The main ingredients are almond milk, instant coffee, spinach, banana, almond butter, vanilla extract and salt. That’s it. No added sugars, no artificial flavors, no preservatives. Just pure and natural goodness.
To make this smoothie, you need to follow four simple steps. First, you need to brew the coffee with almond milk. This will give your smoothie a rich and creamy texture and a strong coffee flavor. Second, you need to blend the spinach with some water. This will create a green base for your smoothie and add some nutrients and fiber. Third, you need to add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
The banana will add some natural sweetness and creaminess, the almond butter will add some healthy fats and protein, the vanilla extract will add some aroma and depth, and the salt will enhance the flavors and balance out the bitterness of the coffee. Fourth, you need to serve and enjoy your smoothie. You can top it with some whipped coconut cream, cacao nibs, sliced almonds or fresh berries if you like.
This green coffee smoothie is so delicious that you won’t believe it’s vegan and sugar-free. It tastes like a decadent dessert, but it’s actually good for you. Has only 198 calories per serving, but it’s packed with 6 grams of protein, 12 grams of fat, 19 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fiber. It will keep you full and energized for hours.
I love drinking this green coffee smoothie in the morning because it gives me a boost of energy and helps me wake up. It’s also great as a snack or a dessert when I crave something sweet and satisfying. It’s like having a coffee shop treat at home, but without the guilt.
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Brew the coffeeThe first step is to brew the coffee with almond milk. To do this, you need to heat up the almond milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Watch the almond milk carefully and stir occasionally to prevent it from burning or boiling over. When the almond milk reaches a boiling point, add the instant coffee granules and stir well until they are completely dissolved in the liquid. You should see a dark brown color and a strong coffee aroma. Turn off the heat and set the saucepan aside to let the coffee mixture cool down slightly. |
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Blend the spinachThe next step is to blend the spinach with some water. This will create a green base for your smoothie and add some nutrients and fiber. To blend the spinach, you need to wash and dry it first. Then, add it to a blender along with about 1/4 cup of water. You can use more or less water depending on how thick or thin you want your smoothie to be. Blend the spinach and water on high speed until you get a smooth and homogeneous puree. You may need to stop the blender once or twice and scrape down the sides with a spatula to make sure everything is well blended. |
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Add the rest of the ingredientsThe third step is to add the rest of the ingredients to the blender with the spinach puree. These ingredients are banana, almond butter, vanilla extract and salt. The banana will add some natural sweetness and creaminess to your smoothie, as well as some potassium and vitamin C. The almond butter will add some healthy fats and protein, as well as some nutty flavor. The vanilla extract will add some aroma and depth to your smoothie, as well as some antioxidants. The salt will enhance the flavors and balance out the bitterness of the coffee. To add these ingredients, you need to peel and chop the banana first. Then, add it to the blender along with the almond butter, vanilla extract and salt. Blend everything again on high speed until you get a smooth and creamy mixture. |
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Serve and enjoyThe final step is to serve and enjoy your smoothie. To serve your smoothie, you need to pour it into four glasses. You can use any glasses you like, but I recommend using tall ones to show off the beautiful green color of your smoothie. You can also garnish your smoothie with some toppings if you want to make it more fancy and delicious. Some possible toppings are whipped coconut cream, cacao nibs, sliced almonds or fresh berries. These toppings will add some extra texture, flavor and nutrients to your smoothie. Enjoy your smoothie right away or store it in the fridge for up to a day. |
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I’m so grateful for this recipe. It’s a true delight.