I managed to get through college, grad school, and mothering three young children without the crutch of coffee. I didn’t really like the taste—not in a cup, a cappuccino, or even a scoop of coffee ice cream. But this past year I found myself lured into the cult of coffee.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
●Igredients
●Instructions
●Serve
Ingredients
●1 tablespoon chia seeds
●1/2 cup milk
●2/3 cup cold brew or cold strong coffee
●1 ripe banana, cut into chunks and frozen
●1 tablespoon almond butter
●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
●1 large pitted Medjool date
●1 teaspoon cocoa powder
●2 ice cubes
Method
1.Hydrate the chia seeds:
Combine the chia seeds and milk in the blender carafe. Let it sit for 10 minutes so the seeds absorb some of the milk and soften, making for a creamier blended drink.
2.Add the other ingredients:
Add the coffee, banana chunks, almond butter, vanilla extract, Medjool date, cocoa powder, and ice to the blender.
3.Blend ingredients and serve:
Start the blender on low speed and gradually increase the speed until everything blends into a creamy, smooth consistency. Be sure to scrape down the sides and run the blender again as needed.
Pour into a tall glass and enjoy.