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This peanut butter espresso smoothie combines your two favorite things: peanut butter and coffee! It’s a delicious and nutritious breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
Do you struggle with finding time to make breakfast? I've definitely been there before. When I'm in a rush in the mornings, smoothies tend to be my go-to breakfast. Not surprisingly, a vegan espresso smoothie is even better because you're killing two birds with one stone: coffee and breakfast all in one.
Needless to say, I'm excited to share this recipe with you. I love coffee and coffee desserts and coffee bars and yes, even my favorite coffee turmeric smoothie. My coconut mocha smoothie is one of my most popular recipes, so I thought I’d make another version, only this time using peanut butter. Because why not? Oh, and if you really love coffee smoothies, be sure to check my top 10 FAVORITE coffee smoothies.
Recipe features
- Delicious on-the-go breakfast with a little caffeine too
- Even more delicious when paired with my homemade peanut milk
- Perfect for if/when you're craving something sweet in the morning, but won't cause a sugar crash
Ingredient notes
Banana - If you don't want to use banana as a base, you could sub 1/2 cup raw (preferably soaked) cashews instead
Espresso - If you own an espresso machine, feel free to use that, but if not, I recommend using espresso powder
Peanut butter - Can use any kind of nut butter, but adding a scoop of nut butter makes this smoothie more filling (i.e. some protein) so I don't recommend skipping it
Milk - ANY kind (see my post on how to make peanut milk to take it to the next level!)
Tips
Want this smoothie to big thicker? Use a frozen banana, or add 5-8 ice cubes to the blender
Any other ingredients I could add to this smoothie?
Yes! I love adding chia seeds or hemp seeds to smoothies, or even a scoop of collagen powder.
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Peanut Butter Espresso Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 pitted dates
- 2 oz. brewed espresso or sub 2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!
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Tula says
Hi, would yoghurt work instead of milk?
Erin says
Hi! You can add yogurt, but you'll need to use some type of liquid as well (milk, water, etc.)
Imogen Michel says
I made this today and it was amazing! I didn’t have any dates at home so subbed an extra tablespoon of maple syrup. Looking forward to trying it again with the dates instead!
Anna says
Thank for the recipe! This was a great pick me up this afternoon. I added 3/4 cup of cold brew concentrate instead since I didn’t have espresso powder. I feel like that might be a lot of caffeine haha but I’m enjoying the smoothie!
Mecca says
Hi! I was actually going to order delivery for an espresso smoothie but decided to look up a recipe that included espresso and peanut butter. Then I found your recipe! I used the same ingredients but I sub’d the peanut powder with peanut powder/water and used 2 shots of espresso. A bit watery (because of the ice and my water portions) but very yummy. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Stéphanie Dallaire says
Hi! I was wondering how much peanut powder you used? 🙂 I am also a fan!
Wendy says
The Peanut Butter Espresso Smoothie, is sooo delicious!!!!!! I love the crunch of nuts in it! I held the banana & added cashews and a few almonds instead. Wow, thanks for this amazing recipe!😀
Mandy Foster says
Does it have to be Maple syrup or can it be any syrup?
Erin says
Any syrup or even honey will work!
Kim says
Found this on Pinterest! I used coconut milk because I had an open can and it is downright decadent! Ended up using probably 1/2 cup or more of milk to get it to blend.
Tracy says
Can you make it with left over coffee you just madeout if fresh ground Starbucks beans??
Erin says
Yes that should work!
Ayesha says
Hi.. can I use normal milk instead of almond milk?
Erin says
yes absolutely!
Ireland E says
My boyfriend and I drink a ton of coffee. We have our own espresso machine! So for this recipe I used espresso grounds instead of the powder, and it turned out amazing! Thanks for the idea! So delicious!
Erin says
YAY! Glad you like it 🙂
Ireland E says
Espresso powder? Could I use ground up espresso beans? Would this still work and taste good?
Erin says
Yep! You can use ground up espresso beans or instant coffee--either will work.
Nancy says
This smoothie looks amazing! I've been drinking coffee since I was 8 lol. I was thinking of substituting the peanut butter with the powdered peanut butter (PB2 brand) as I have some on hand and adding a little cocoa powder because I love banana, chocolate and mocha flavors 🙂 There is also a PB2 with cocoa mixed in but I haven't tried it.
Erin says
That would probably work--and the addition of chocolate sounds SO GOOD.
Cindy Grant says
Looks delish! However you have not replied to two comments regarding 1) what the calories are for this, and if this recipe is one or two servings; 2) The amount of fat for 1/4 c. peanut butter is extremely high. Can you please address these comments? Thanks!
Erin says
Hi Cindy--I don't know the calories in this recipe because I try to encourage intuitive eating and focusing on the ingredients themselves, not the numbers behind them. With that said, you're more than welcome to plug the ingredients into an app like My Fitness Pal and find out. As for the peanut butter, if you think it's too much, you could reduce it to 2 tbsp instead. Hope this helps!
WW says
What is “Expresso powder”??
Erin says
Espresso powder is similar to instant coffee, but richer. You can usually find it in the coffee aisle at the grocery store.
Ima says
Hi, I too am an addict for the smell and taste of coffee. It used to be an excuse to get out of meeting for 5 min caffeine break.
I started drinking coffee in my junior year of high school. It was after being served coffee with dessert in my French friend’s home in Marseille. I was 100% hooked when i dated an Italian. Their pastries are super nice but not overly sweet like American and go so well with the bitterness of coffee.
I love this recipe as I also added chocolate protein powder + my greens and blitz them all together. Taste so good that i forgot the green taste of kale.
Cassie says
Heya.
How many calories is in this please? 🙂
Joyce J says
Could I blend this, then freeze. Take out tht night before for breakfast.
Erin says
Yes, that should work!
Mimazine says
YUM! Never thought to put PB and coffee together... so creative! Thank you for sharing this xxx
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Lisa says
Is it two servings or one?? 1/4 pb is a lot of fat for one person??
Cailee says
Erin!! This looks amazing! So creamy and delicious! And that's so cute that you wanted to be "one of those people"!! I LOVE coffee and drank if every single morning... but I just recently cut it out about a week and a half ago... because I wasn't like you, I was one of the people who NEEDED coffee every AM! Either way this looks amazing!!
xoxo Cailee!
Macy @ Paleo Crumbs says
Oh YUM! coffee and peanut butter are two of my favorite things!
Erin says
Thanks Macy!
Justin says
Former Starbucks worker....so I drink it everyday like 3 times a day....also this looks AMAZING!!!! (also I don't know why I'm commenting like you don't know me or that I worked at Starbucks....) 🙂
Erin says
I had no idea you worked at Starbucks... thanks for letting me know. But actually, thanks for the comment!
Ramona says
Do you know any more coffee smoothie recipes?
Les @ The Balanced Berry says
Ummmm can we talk about how INCREDIBLE these photos are? My goodness...they're breathtaking.
I am totally a coffee addict for both caffeine and taste. It's just so dang good. I really got on the coffee train in college, but my dad used to give me chocolate covered espresso beans when I was little (lord knows why) so the true love of coffee started early.
Erin says
Uhmm chocolate covered espresso beans are SO GOOD.. I forgot about them until right now and now I need some. Also, thank you! I've been trying (keyword=trying) to use my tripod more often.
Medha says
This smoothie looks awesome! Was just thinking today about what a travesty it is that there aren't many snacks/desserts that combine espresso and peanut butter 🙂
Erin says
Ohhh what a coincidence! And now there's at least one 😀
Shannon says
This looks so delicious! There is nothing better than coffee and peanut butter!
Erin says
Thanks Shannon!
Allie @ Miss Allie's Kitchen says
I LOVE this! So simple!!!! I may make this tonight - I was totally scrambling for breakfast this AM. Honestly, maybe for lunch - LOL. I have ALWAYS been a coffee drinker! I used to sneak my dad's at about age 6 or 7! My family was so worried it would stunt my growth, but I'm almost 5'9" sooooo I think I did OK!
Erin says
Omg you were drinking coffee before I even knew what it smelled like! You were meant to be a coffee drinker.
Vicki says
I'm 74 and I've been drinking coffee since about 3 because I hated milk so my mom gave me coffee with a lot of milk to get me to drink the milk. I still hate milk. but love coffee with a splash of real cream.
Ima Purnomo says
I hate the taste of milk too. These days i replace them w/ almond or coconut milk or cream.
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says
There isn't much better than coffee and peanut butter! It's like a milkshake for breakfast. Yes, I'll take one!
Erin says
It absolutely is!
Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says
I started drinking coffee in college and I'm a lot like you. I loooove coffee, but if I go without it it doesn't have any impact on my day. It's more a mental thing with me I think. Plus I love the smell 🙂
Erin says
Ohh good I'm glad you understand what I was saying ha. I also love when my kitchen smells like coffee--the best!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
I am loving the action shots with that gorgeous blue apron! You can really feel your passion for photography through your work, Erin. It's just so beautiful.
I'm not a coffee drinker but you could turn me into one with this smoothie. Peanut butter and banana? Be still my heart. <3
Erin says
Bahhh thank you!! And yes, PB and banana is always a good idea.
Bethany @ athletic avocado says
LOVE coffee and peanut butter! Never tried the two together, but boy does this smoothie look amazing! I started drinking coffee in high school and still drink at least 4 cups a day! I usually drink it black 😉
Erin says
Oh my gosh you're a champ! And also a true coffee addict 😉