If your morning coffee feels emotionally unavailable, the Dark Chocolate Coffee Smoothie with Vanilla Extract is here to fix that. It’s rich, creamy, and flirty enough to make you forget it’s vegan. Each sip feels like a spa day for your taste buds—dark chocolate’s boldness meets vanilla’s sweet charm in a caffeinated love affair. It’s basically dessert pretending to be breakfast, and honestly, we’re not questioning it. Smooth, indulgent, and energy-packed, this drink is your new breakfast romance. Because nothing says “I’ve got my life together” like blending caffeine, chocolate, and vanilla before 9 AM.
Dark Chocolate Coffee Smoothie with Vanilla Extract
A luscious vegan smoothie mixing dark chocolate, coffee, and vanilla extract for a silky, energizing drink that feels indulgent yet wholesome.
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
- Frozen banana – 1 large
- Maple syrup – 1 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Ice cubes – 5
- Pinch of sea salt optional
Instructions
- Pour almond milk and chilled coffee into your blender like you mean business.
- Add frozen banana for that creamy, dessert-like texture that screams luxury without guilt.
- Mix in cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips—because mornings deserve drama.
- Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt for balance and depth.
- Drop in ice cubes and blend until smooth, thick, and irresistibly glossy.
- Pour into tall glasses, sip slowly, and pretend this counts as a responsible breakfast.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 11%
- Iron: 14%
- Magnesium: 17%
- Potassium: 10%
- Vitamin E: 8%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Use vanilla bean paste for a richer, deeper aroma.
- Swap almond milk for hazelnut milk if you’re feeling fancy.
- Top with vegan whipped cream for that café-style flair.
- Add a sprinkle of cocoa powder for visual drama.
- Freeze leftovers for a quick, chilled afternoon pick-me-up.
