3 Delicious Coffee Smoothies That'll Definitely Make Your Morning Better

3 Delicious Coffee Smoothies That'll Definitely Make Your Morning Better

The secret to a better smoothie? Cold-brewed java.

What if you could combine your two a.m. obsessions—coffee and smoothies—into one drink? Now you can, thanks to these buzz-worthy coffee smoothies developed by Grady Laird, owner of Grady’s Cold Brew, a New Orleans-style iced coffee concentrate maker.

The trick to whipping up a really great-tasting java-based smoothie, says Laird, is starting with a cold-brew concentrate—not just hot coffee that’s been in the fridge for a few hours (which is going to be more bitter and not have as intense a flavor). You can either make your own iced coffee concentrate at home, or you can try the new Grady’s Cold Brew Bean Bags ($12 for four bags, gradyscoldbrew.com), which let you DIY with just water and a pitcher.

The only hard part is saving some of the iced coffee concentrate for these smoothies instead of just using them to make your cup of (cold) joe in the morning—but we promise, they’re worth it! For each of the recipes below, just combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Coffee Creamsicle
This smoothie’s inspired by Orange Julius drinks from the mall food court.

3 oz cold-brew concentrate*
8 oz vanilla almond milk
1 cup ice
2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice

Per smoothie: 127.5 cal, 2.5 g fat, 23.5 g carbs, 150 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein

John and Elana's Favorite
Two fans of the brew (John and Elana) sent Laird this recipe to try—and he loved it so much, he decided to pass it on.

8 oz chocolate soy milk
1 oz cold-brew concentrate
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 small ripe banana
1 heaping tsp chia seeds

Per serving: 242.5 cal, 4.5 g fat, 47 g carbs, 7 g protein, 95 mg sodium

Cold Brew Colada
Laird often mixes coconut milk or water into his coffee—and this tropical drink is a twist on that.

1 cup pineapple chunks
6 oz light coconut milk
2 oz cold-brew concentrate
2 oz water
1 1/2 tsp hemp seeds
1 Tbsp agave nectar

Per smoothie: 225 cal, 11 g fat, 33 g carbs, 60 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein 

*If you don’t want to buy (or make) cold-brew concentrate, you can substitute in the same amount of iced coffee; the java flavor just won’t be as strong.

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