Why It Works

  • Utilizing ice cubes made out of espresso as a substitute of standard ice cubes chills and thickens the smoothie with out watering it down.
  • Sweetened condensed milk lends each creaminess and sweetness to the smoothie, whereas almond butter provides a wealthy, nutty notice that enhances the espresso.
  • Seasoning the smoothie with a contact of salt rounds out its flavors.

Folks say the one fixed in life is change, however the one fixed in my life is the cup of espresso I sit down to every morning. Whether or not it’s scorching or iced varies relying on the season, and typically, for a change of caffeinated tempo, my espresso would possibly are available smoothie type. It’s a twofer: espresso and breakfast rolled into one.

Not like some smoothie recipes which might be packed filled with protein powder or try to cover greens, this espresso smoothie isn’t attempting to be something greater than an pleasant, scrumptious solution to satiate your starvation and jump-start your nervous system on the identical time. Along with precise espresso, the recipe contains a number of components that amp up and complement the beans’ pure taste, and there’s no fruit to cowl it up—until you contemplate the truth that espresso is technically a sort of berry. [Editor’s Note: Coffee is really just the seed of the berry and not the fruit itself.]

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The final time I revealed a smoothie recipe, our readers gave me flack for it not being wholesome sufficient. At Severe Eats, our major concern is with how scrumptious issues are—we’re not nutritionists, and for those who’re seeking to sneak extra cauliflower into your weight-reduction plan, you must in all probability head elsewhere. However for those who’re searching for an pleasant and satisfying smoothie to begin your day with, you’re in the best place. 

A espresso smoothie ought to embrace its advanced roasted and bitter flavors whereas balancing them out. To that finish, we experimented with an assortment of sweeteners, creamers, milk, nut butters, and add-ins. In the end, we opted for components which might be nutty, creamy, and earthy, which improve and spherical out the aroma of the beans.

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We cherished the outcomes most once we leaned into the coffee-ness of the smoothie by layering espresso taste in three types: ice cubes made out of strongly brewed espresso (equivalent to a sturdy chilly brew), espresso yogurt, and chocolate-covered espresso beans as an non-obligatory garnish. Mixing the espresso ice cubes with the yogurt amps up the flavour of the smoothie and retains it chilled with out watering it down, whereas additionally thickening the beverage. Espresso yogurt provides creaminess, underscores the espresso taste, and gives a nice, delicate tang. And garnishing your smoothie with chocolate-covered beans for additional, satisfying crunch isn’t mandatory, nevertheless it’s a pleasant contact that may make your weekday morning routine really feel a bit of bit extra particular. And don’t all of us want that every so often?

As for the non-coffee components, a little bit of condensed milk—a nod to Vietnamese iced espresso—provides sweetness and physique, whereas almond butter brings a wealthy, savory notice that enhances the nutty tones in espresso and makes this smoothie a filling on-the-go breakfast. Lastly, we consider in seasoning every thing—even dessert—so including a tiny pinch of salt helps deliver all of it collectively and make the flavors pop. 

So, I suppose there may be change in my life—this espresso smoothie has joined my caffeine and breakfast rotation.

What is the Greatest Espresso for a Smoothie?

Whereas we love mild and medium roasts when ingesting espresso black, we present in our testing that extra strong and fuller-bodied medium and darkish roast coffees shine right here, as their bolder flavors assist to offset the sweetness and creaminess of the condensed milk, whereas these candy and creamy flavors, in flip, take the bitter edge off these extra darkly roasted coffees.

We additionally discovered {that a} strongly brewed espresso carried its taste by to the completed smoothie most successfully. Chilly brew is one nice choice for making the ice cubes (we have beforehand discovered that chilly brew is a good alternative when making iced espresso with milk), however any strongly brewed iced espresso will work. You possibly can even strive freezing leftover scorching espresso; as soon as every thing’s blended, it gained’t make that a lot of a distinction. 

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Ideas for Making the Greatest Espresso Smoothie

  • You should utilize store-bought or home made chilly brew, or one other strongly brewed espresso that’s been frozen. In a pinch, it’s also possible to use ice cubes made out of common brewed espresso, although your smoothie will probably be much less full-flavored. 
  • Should you don’t have any sweetened condensed milk available, contemplate making this smoothie with some additional yogurt and your sweetener of alternative, like maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup.
  • If you would like the flavour of espresso with much less of a caffeine punch, be happy to make use of decaf  espresso as a substitute of standard.

Editor’s Observe

This recipe was developed by Marianne Williams; the headnote was written by Genevieve Yam.



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