A sweet and energizing breakfast option is made with this Espresso Almond Butter Smoothie.
Hi, friends! I’m so excited to have Erin of The Almond Eater sharing a guest recipe today. Erin has always inspired me with her more-than-delicious food and unique recipes. Her creativity never fails and I guarantee her photos will make you drool.
Take it away, Erin!
Hi The Blissful Balance readers! How’s it going? I’m Erin, author of the blog The Almond Eater, where I share quick and healthy 30 minute recipes. Todayyyyy I’m sharing a 5 (!!!) minute recipe that also has coffee in it.
Do I have your attention now? Excellent. I don’t know about you, but I absolutely require a cup of coffee every morning. Even on mornings when I don’tthink I need it, I do. While I love a regular ole cup o’ joe, throwing coffee IN a smoothie is a simple way to pack in more nutrients and keep you fuller longer. Sounds like a win-win to me!
This recipe was actually inspired by one of Christina’s recipes–her Vanilla Espresso Cashew Butter.
I knew I wanted to make a smoothie, and I knew I wanted it to have coffee in it, but I wasn’t sure what else. Then I remembered her brilliant recipe and viola–that’s how this bad boy was created.
You can use her homemade cashew butter or any store bought cashew, OR almond butter. I actually had almond butter on-hand so that’s what I ended up using, but either would be delicious (because almond butter+espresso AND cashew butter+espresso=amazing).
This recipe makes one large smoothies or two small-regular size smoothies. If you give it a try, tag #thealmondeater on Instagram–I love to see your creations!
Espresso Almond Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 2 tsp instant coffee
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ cup almond butter OR cashew butter
- 1 cup almond milk
- 6 ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth, approximately 30 seconds to assure the coffee is well blended.
- Enjoy!
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Obsessed. Gorgeous. Love you both <3
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LOVE this smoothie recipe…So simple and so good…Looks divine! Thanks for sharing! XOXO
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Im all about that espresso! Love this great quick and easy smoothie <3
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This is perrrrrfect for a Monday morning breakfast when you need all of the espresso. Beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing Christina! <3
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Exactly!! The best on-the-go efficient breakfast haha! Thanks Marina <3
This sounds so yummy. I’ve heard of putting instant coffee in my smoothie but I haven’t tried it yet. I’ve actually been off of coffee since February but I’m starting to think that I need it back in my life. And that I need this smoothie in my life.
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Oh my gosh I would be dead LOL I tried that once in college and had a migraine by 9am. Probably not the best sign. Oops.
Alllll the yes to this. I’ll add coffee to pretty much anything that I can
Coffee goes with all the things
OH MY. That’s all I can say because it combines some of my favorite flavors!! Excellent idea!
I’m pretty speechless, too. So stoked about this TAE creation!! <3 thanks Kaitlin!
This sounds absolutely wonderful. Definitely pinning to use very soon!
Erin did a beautiful job, right?! Thanks Sam <3
AMAZING! I can’t think of a better combination than nut butter and coffee. Perfect for a morning snack!:)
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There you go with that instant coffee again!!
I love it!
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This sounds deliciously amazing.
You should submit this as an idea for Starbucks.
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haha!! I’ll pass that on to Erin ;D
Yum this sounds great I love coffee and smoothies this is a win-win for sure, going to give it a go! Thanks
Thanks for stopping by Ivanna!! What’s your usual coffee-smoothie combo!?
Ummm yes please! You had me at coffee… <3
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Coffee all day errday!!
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Espresso + almond butter = love! Can’t wait to give this a try! 💗
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Thanks for the love Laura! Erin killed the game with this one <3
I can’t wait to try this! I love coffee flavored everything. Plus, this gives me my morning jolt of java with my usual banana nut butter smoothie combo — two birds & one stone! And that Vanilla Espresso Cashew Butter, OH MY!
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Isn’t Erin a coffee genius!?
Oh, yes please! Love espresso in my smoothies for a little extra pick me up!
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Yummmm! I am definitely going to be making this soon!
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Looks so food Christina. I wonder what it would taste like substituting Cacao powder for coffee.
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Hi,Christina
Thanks for sharing such a nice breakfast smoothie recipe. It really looks so good & I love how easy it is! Honestly, I’ve never tried coffee in my smoothies. But your recipe sounds delicious to me. Just saved it!
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Delicious!!
This is the 2nd I have read your blog. I love your outlook and idea of espresso almond butter smoothie. I can not handle my greed to apply your ideas. Yesterday I have applied your recipe. All are okay except the color. I will try again. Thank for the excellent sharing.
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