A creamy, chilled smoothie combining cold brew coffee, banana, and pure vanilla extract with a pinch of sea salt for balance, served cold with ice cubes.
Cold Brew Vanilla Smoothie
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A creamy, chilled smoothie combining cold brew coffee, banana, and pure vanilla extract with a pinch of sea salt for balance, served cold with ice cubes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)chilled cold brew coffee
- ½ medium (60.0 g)ripe banana
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
- small pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the cold brew coffee, ripe banana, and pure vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the ice cubes and fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency; if too thick, blend in 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) additional cold brew coffee. If too thin, add a few extra ice cubes and blend again.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and creaminess. Substitute banana with 1/4 cup Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make cold brew vanilla smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make cold brew 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.
Is this drink vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
70
Calories / serving
0.2g
Fat
14.9g
Carbs
0.8g
Protein
7.8g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~70 cal · 0g fat · 15g carbs · 1g protein · 8g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 70 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 13 min·0.8 mi·~1500 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 9 min·0.5 mi·~900 steps
- Moderate cycling 7 min·1.4 mi
- Swimming laps 10 min
- Jogging 7 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
- Stair climbing 6 min·~550 steps
- Dancing 11 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 7 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 16 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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