A creamy and refreshing coffee smoothie blending chilled cold brew coffee, vanilla extract, and ice with a pinch of sea salt for balanced flavor.
Coffee Vanilla Smoothie
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)chilled cold brew coffee
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
- ½ cup (120.0 g)plain Greek yogurt
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Instructions
- Add the chilled cold brew coffee and plain Greek yogurt to a high-speed blender.
- Add the pure vanilla extract and fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes last.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional cold brew coffee if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt. Use chilled coffee and ice for best texture and coolness.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make coffee vanilla smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make coffee vanilla smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~104 cal · 2g fat · 6g carbs · 12g protein · 5g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 104 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 20 min·1.2 mi·~2350 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 14 min·0.7 mi·~1400 steps
- Moderate cycling 11 min·2.2 mi
- Swimming laps 15 min
- Jogging 10 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
- Stair climbing 10 min·~900 steps
- Dancing 17 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 11 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 24 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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