If you love coffee and caramel, this Caramel Coffee Smoothie is about to be your new favorite treat!
It has a creamy texture, is sweet, and offers you the right jolt of caffeine.
Plus, it’s super easy to make—just blend everything up, and you’re good to go. Great for mornings when you’re busy or as a pick-me-up in the afternoon!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of brewed coffee that has cooled
- ½ cup milk (or any milk alternative)
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup ice
- Whipped cream (optional, but highly recommended!)
Tools
- Mixing
- Spoons and cups for measuring
- Serving glass
Steps
1. Brew & Chill the Coffee
Make a cup of coffee and let it cool completely in the fridge.
2. Blend Everything Together
Put ice, chilled coffee, milk, frozen banana, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Serve & Enjoy
Put it in a glass, add whipped cream on top, and then drizzle more caramel on top. Add a straw and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Use cold coffee – Hot coffee will melt the ice and make the smoothie too thin. Brew it ahead of time and chill it in the fridge!
- Frozen bananas are important because they make the smoothie thick and creamy without needing more ice.
- Drizzle caramel inside the glass – It looks fancy and adds extra caramel flavor with every sip.
- Make it sweeter by adding a little honey or an extra drizzle of caramel if you like it that way.
- Make it protein-packed – Add a scoop of vanilla or caramel protein powder for a more filling smoothie.
- No banana? Use ½ cup frozen cauliflower or extra ice for thickness.
- No dairy? Swap the milk for almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Less caffeine? Use decaf coffee or replace half the coffee with milk.
- More indulgent? For a milkshake-like taste, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Storage & Prep Tips
- Brew and chill your coffee the night before.
- Peel and freeze bananas in advance for easy smoothie-making.
- You can keep it in the fridge for a few hours, but it’s best when it’s fresh. Shake or blend again before drinking!
- Freeze leftovers in an ice cube tray and blend later for a quick smoothie.
This Caramel Coffee Smoothie is the perfect way to treat yourself while getting your caffeine fix! Try it out and let me know how you like it—drop a comment with your thoughts or any fun twists you added! 😊☕🍌