It’s been a while since I have posted a delicious smoothie recipe but most often by the time I get back from my run and the gym, I way to starved to be thinking about taking a pictures. I just want to drink it ?. Espeically this one!
This past Sunday I had a little extra time so I decided to try whipping up a delicious smoothie with some of my husband’s cold coffee he didn’t finish while I was at the gym. I always wait till after my run for coffee and luckily this smoothie packs the same caffeine punch as one of my standard cups of Bulletproof Coffee.
Not only is this decadent, It has all the healthy ingredients such as fiber, fat, and of course clean protein to keep you satiated, and help you recover after a high intensity workout.
I love using high-quality ingredients because they are the key to performing at your best! This smoothie is perfect for after any workout, but I espeically love it on Sunday mornings when I am rushed to get ready for church. I have my coffee and smoothie all in one punch!
If you are in a rush, or need an afternoon pick-me-up, or had a strenuous workout like me, try this delicious Chocolate-Coconut-Almond-Coffee Smoothie. Hey, not a chocolate fan, I have you covered! Use vanilla protein. Not a coffee fan, omit it and use more coconut milk.
I love the flexibility of this smoothie & how it keeps me satisfied all the way to lunch. It contains medium-chain fatty acids for quick energy, with the longer-chain monounsaturated fats from almonds to create a satiating shake! This will keep you moving all day plus turn on your fat burning machine, which I know as a runner, is super important! Don’t forget to add those greens?.
CHOCOLATE-COCONUT-ALMOND-COFFEE SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 ounces of cold coffee
- 1/2 cup of full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 avocado or 1/4 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon of MCT oil or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter or almonds
- 1/8 teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of cacao nibs
- 2 scoops of Shaklee Life Energizing Chocolate Protein or Shaklee Grass Fed Whey Chocolate Build OR 1 scoop of each (I used both)
- 1/2 Medjool Date
- 1 to 2 handfuls of greens
DIRECTIONS:
- Add coffee, coconut milk, banana, MCT or Coconut oil, almond butter, salt, cinnamon, optional greens, and date to the blender, turn on medium for 30 seconds.
- Add protein and put the blender on a low setting until fully mixed. Add cold water to desired consistency.
[reminder]What’s your go to breakfast when you’re rushed? How do you take your coffee? Have you tried MCT? [/reminder]
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