Dark Chocolate Coffee Smoothie with Cinnamon
A velvety vegan smoothie combining dark chocolate, coffee, and cinnamon for a luxuriously energizing drink that tastes indulgent yet nourishes from within.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened almond milk – 1½ cups
- Brewed black coffee chilled – ½ cup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – 2 tbsp
- Vegan dark chocolate chips – 2 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon – ½ tsp
- Frozen banana – 1 large
- Maple syrup – 1 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – ½ tsp
- Ice cubes – 5
- Pinch of sea salt optional, for flavor depth
Instructions
- Pour almond milk and chilled coffee into a blender—because liquid motivation comes first.
- Add frozen banana for that creamy, dreamy base without any dairy drama.
- Mix in cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips, and cinnamon—the holy trinity of indulgence, mood, and spice.
- Drizzle maple syrup, add vanilla extract, and toss in a pinch of salt to balance flavors beautifully.
- Add ice cubes and blend until thick, smooth, and unapologetically luxurious.
- Pour into tall glasses, sip slowly, and pretend you’re in a Paris café instead of your messy kitchen.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 11%
- Iron: 13%
- Magnesium: 16%
- Potassium: 10%
- Vitamin E: 9%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add a dash of cayenne if you like drama with your chocolate.
- Swap almond milk for coconut milk for a creamier twist.
- Chill your glass before serving for that café-level finesse.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top—it’s basically edible perfume.
- Freeze leftover smoothie in popsicle molds because self-control is overrated.