Coffee n' Donuts Smoothie
It's no secret that I love coffee.
Like LOOOOVE coffee. And it's kinda funny how my relationship with 'joe has changed over the years. You see, at first I was an extra sugar and extra cream kinda gal. I liked my coffee basically like milk and super creamy.
Then I looked to health-ify my favorite morning drink and opted for sans sugar with almond milk or dairy-free coconut creamer.
Now, gimme it black. I love a good, strong cup of black coffee.
So when I stumbled on CoffeeOverCardio, I knew my obsession was about to be taken to a whole new level.
Not only is CoffeeOverCardio the brain child of a truly badass babe, @AbbbeyScott (check out her insta and see why I adore her!), but it's also 100% AMAZING. Like life changingly good coffee.
So often flavored coffees can taste fake. And in our always-busy, I-need-convenience-world, many decent brands who offer single-serve coffee options end up sacrificing taste because of the plastic aftertaste of our beloved pods. Well, CoffeeOverCardio has solved all that.
Pure, clean energy. Subtle, natural taste. And honest to gaaaawd the best re-usable k-cup I have ever had the pleasure of owning. Since getting my first bags of coffee, I have not turned back. Haven't drank a single serve k-cup in almost 2 months...the extra 5 seconds it takes me to prepare my own is totally worth it.
Fast forward to now, many cups of CoffeeOverCardio have been consumed, multiple flavors tried (all FIRE! highly recommend the Messy Cinnamon Bun) and I'm ready to share my obsession with the world. Perfect timing too, since CoffeeOverCardio is running a video challenge!
So behold, what I'm dubbing the CoffeeOverCardio Coffee n' Donuts Smoothie, here's what ya need to blend up some love in a cup:
CoffeeOverCardio Coffee n' Donuts Smoothie
- 1 cup chilled CoffeeOverCardio Saturdaze Chocolate Donut coffee
- 1/2 a frozen banana
- 1 scoop chocolate protein {I opted for Designer Whey)
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dash of cinnamon
- Splash of vanilla extract
- 4oz almond milk
- Crushed ice
Blend baby, blend. It's that simple! I blend on high for about 30-60 seconds until super creamy and frothy. Pour into my fave wine glass, especially when I'm feeling fancy, and top with a little more cinnamon and cacao nibs.
Easily swap in a plant-based protein, in place of whey, to make this vegan friendly!
You can also make this 100% vegan! I've made adjustments and have used Trader Joe's Vegan Vanilla Pea Protein or Vegan Chocolate Shakeology and both taste amazing as well!
However you mix it up, I hope you enjoy!
Xo Kelly