If mornings had a personality, this Dark Chocolate Coffee Smoothie with Almond Butter would be the confident best friend who always shows up late—but fabulous. It’s creamy, energizing, and slightly extra, just like your favorite skincare routine. The bold coffee wakes you up, the dark chocolate flirts with your taste buds, and almond butter adds that silky, nutty depth that makes it feel fancy. It’s vegan, protein-rich, and tastes like dessert pretending to be healthy. Every sip is smooth, decadent, and absolutely mood-lifting—because caffeine and chocolate together fix almost everything, except maybe bad Wi-Fi.
Dark Chocolate Coffee Smoothie with Almond Butter
A rich, nutty vegan smoothie blending dark chocolate, coffee, and almond butter for a velvety, energizing, and nourishing treat that doubles as breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened almond milk – 1½ cups
- Brewed espresso or strong coffee chilled – ½ cup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – 2 tbsp
- Vegan dark chocolate chips – 2 tbsp
- Almond butter – 1½ tbsp
- Frozen banana – 1 large
- Maple syrup – 1 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – ½ tsp
- Ice cubes – 5
- Pinch of sea salt optional
Instructions
- Pour almond milk and chilled coffee into your blender—it’s the start of something beautiful.
- Add frozen banana for creamy texture and natural sweetness.
- Toss in cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips, and almond butter—the power trio of flavor and richness.
- Drizzle maple syrup, add vanilla extract, and sprinkle a pinch of salt to balance it all.
- Drop ice cubes and blend until perfectly smooth, thick, and dreamy.
- Pour into tall glasses, top with a swirl of almond butter, and sip like you own the place.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 12%
- Iron: 14%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Potassium: 11%
- Vitamin E: 10%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use homemade almond butter for a fresher, richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa nibs for texture and warmth.
- Swap almond milk for oat milk if you like it creamier.
- For a dessert twist, top with crushed almonds and a drizzle of melted chocolate.
- Freeze leftovers in molds for the ultimate post-workout popsicle.
