Spiced Salted Caramel Coffee Smoothie
A creamy, bold smoothie featuring salted caramel, brewed coffee, and a dash of spice—sweet, salty, and soul-waking in every sip.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup brewed and chilled espresso or strong coffee
- ½ frozen banana
- ¾ cup oat milk or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 soft pitted dates
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg or cardamom spice it up!
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew coffee in advance and chill it (plan ahead, we’re adults now).
- In blender, combine coffee, banana, milk, almond butter, maple syrup, salt, and spices.
- Add vanilla extract and ice cubes.
- Blend until creamy, smooth, and highly photogenic.
- Pour into glass, sprinkle cinnamon if you're feeling dramatic.
- Sip slowly and pretend you're in a moody indie café.
Notes
🧠 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
🌿 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 15%
- Potassium: 14%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
- Magnesium: 10%
💡 Additional Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a pinch of cayenne if you're feeling bold—it’s weirdly amazing.
- Swap almond butter for tahini for earthy undertones.
- Use medjool dates for extra caramel richness.
- Drizzle vegan caramel on the inside of your glass for full drama.
- Top with coconut whipped cream if you're extra (you are).