I talked about the dreaded afternoon slump the other day. While there are lots of great tips to beat this, sometimes it truly comes down to caffeine. I like my coffee with lots of cream & sugar. It’s a bad habit. I hate to have all of that again if I have a second cup in the afternoon, so now I’ve come up with my new favorite way to make iced coffee that isn’t loaded with sugar and half & half. This Banana Chia Coconut Iced Coffee is so so good!
This iced coffee tastes awesome by itself, but it tastes even better with a fancy dollop of coconut whipped cream (I added a tablespoon of pure maple syrup in mine). Here’s an awesome tutorial for how to make it!
Oh, yes. This stuff is heavy, and you don’t need a lot to take this iced coffee to the next level. When I shared this picture on my Instagram, lots of you said you were in love with this as well:
Mmmm – seriously, that cream on the top. D-E-L-I-S-H.
Iced coffee you won’t have to feel bad about- and you don’t have to pay out the nose for a fancy drink out at a coffee shop (another one of my bad habits I’m trying to break!)
- 1 sliced frozen banana
- 1 mug of brewed coffee
- 2 t. chia seeds
- 1 can chilled full fat coconut milk
- 1 TBSP maple syrup (optional)
- Add banana, coffee & chia seeds to the blender.
- Add the liquid from the coconut milk can to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add ice cubes if desired.
- Whip what's left from the coconut milk can (minus the liquid).
- Add maple syrup if desired.
- Add to the top of the iced coffee - and enjoy!
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Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed says
I never thought about putting a frozen banana into a coffee drink. Yum 🙂
Christina says
I’m all about frozen bananas lately – so easy, sweet, and cheap!!
Emily says
This looks so yummy! Love the flavor combo. So creative! We would love for you to come and link up with us at Your Designs This Time! http://elizabethjoandesigns.com/2014/06/designs-time-no-14/
Christina says
Thanks so much, Emily! I appreciate the sweet comment 🙂
Kayla Seah says
This might be the best recipe I’ve seen in a long, long time. Craving one of these already.
Christina says
wow what a compliment!! Thanks so much, Kayla!
Alex says
Why can’t I see the recipe for the coffee?
Christina says
not sure Alex – it looks fine on my end! Here it is in plain text:
Ingredients
1 sliced frozen banana
1 mug of brewed coffee
2 t. chia seeds
1 can chilled full fat coconut milk
1 TBSP maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
Add banana, coffee & chia seeds to the blender.
Add the liquid from the coconut milk can to the blender.
Blend until smooth.
Add ice cubes if desired.
Whip what’s left from the coconut milk can (minus the liquid).
Add maple syrup if desired.
Add to the top of the iced coffee – and enjoy!