Description
A creamy, energizing almond butter espresso shake with frozen banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or post-workout treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 2 ounces (1 shot) espresso, cooled
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey, agave, or sweetener of choice)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, chopped almonds, almond butter drizzle, whipped cream (dairy or non-dairy)
- Optional additions: protein powder, chia seeds, flax seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Espresso: Brew espresso and let cool completely. You can brew it ahead of time and refrigerate.
- Prep Banana: Ensure banana is frozen. Slice before freezing for easier blending. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Gather Ingredients: Have all ingredients ready before blending.
- Add to Blender: Add ingredients to blender in this order: almond milk, frozen banana, almond butter, cooled espresso, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and sea salt.
- Blend: Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Blend until smooth and creamy (30-60 seconds). Add more almond milk if too thick, or more frozen banana if too thin.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness or flavor as needed. Add more maple syrup, cocoa powder, or espresso to taste.
- Pour and Top: Pour into a glass. Add optional toppings like chocolate shavings, almonds, or whipped cream.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use a high-powered blender.
- Ensure the banana is completely frozen for a thick, creamy texture.
- Adjust the amount of liquid to achieve your desired consistency.
- Don’t over-blend.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings and additions.
- You can prepare the shake ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. However, the texture may change slightly.
- If the shake is too thick, add more almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- If the shake is too thin, add a few more frozen banana slices.
- If the shake is not sweet enough, add more maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice), one teaspoon at a time.
- If the shake is not chocolatey enough, add more cocoa powder, one teaspoon at a time.
- If the shake is not coffee-flavored enough, add more cooled espresso, one tablespoon at a time.
- If the shake is bitter, add a pinch of salt or a touch of sweetener to balance the bitterness.
- If the shake is separating, this can happen if the shake sits for too long. Blend it again briefly to re-emulsify.
- If the blender is struggling to blend, add more liquid to help the blender get going. You may also need to stop the blender and scrape down the sides to ensure all the ingredients are being blended.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute