Healthy Coffee Milkshake

Regular coffee milkshakes are far from healthy. But this coffee milkshake is actually a pretty balanced afternoon snack, with the added bonus of a little caffeine kick. It’s also the perfect opportunity to repurpose any coffee leftover from the morning, instead of just pouring the extra down the drain.

I make all sorts of different blended coffees, blended mochas, and coffee-scented smoothies. But this “milkshake” is my current fave. Especially for a hot August afternoon.

Here’s how to make it.

Place cool coffee in a blender along with vanilla frozen yogurt, cocoa powder, nonfat powdered milk, vanilla and sugar.

Blend until smooth.

Top with a few dark or milk chocolate shavings and serve.

Healthy Coffee Milkshake

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

This milkshake is a sweet treat, calcium & protein-rich snack, and afternoon pick-me-up all in one!

Serves: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 10 oz cool or cold brewed coffee
• 1 cup nonfat or low-fat frozen yogurt
• 3 Tbsp nonfat powdered milk
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Ice cubes
• Chocolate shavings (if desired)

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients except ice in a blender. Blend until combined.
2. Add ice cubes, 4-5 at a time, until desired consistency is achieved. I usually add 10-12 ice cubes.
3. Top with chocolate shavings or a few mini chocolate chips and serve.

Notes

Experiment with different additions & flavors. I love adding flaked coconut or frozen banana pieces to this recipe.

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Another tip for leftover coffee: Pour the cooled coffee into ice cube trays and freeze for future iced coffees or coffee milkshakes.