Salted Caramel Coffee Smoothie with Ice Cream
A rich and frosty vegan smoothie that tastes like dessert but functions like coffee. Salted caramel, cold brew, and ice cream? Yes, please.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cold brew coffee
- ½ cup vegan vanilla ice cream coconut or almond-based
- ¼ cup unsweetened plant milk oat or almond
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 pitted dates
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Optional: vegan caramel drizzle on top because you deserve extra
Instructions
- Toss cold brew, ice cream, milk, almond butter, and ice into your blender.
- Add maple syrup, salt, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and irresistible.
- Pour into a glass, add that dramatic caramel swirl on top.
- Stick in a straw, take a selfie, sip like a queen.
- Repeat tomorrow. And the next day.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 20%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 15%
- Vitamin B6: 10%
- Magnesium: 12%
✨ Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Use salted caramel-flavored vegan ice cream for double drama.
- Swap almond butter with cashew butter for a silkier texture.
- Add a frozen banana for thickness and bonus sweetness.
- Top with cacao nibs if you’re feeling fancy.
- Don’t skimp on the salt—it’s the star of the caramel show.