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    Home » Milkshakes and Smoothies

    Coffee Milkshake Recipe with Banana (Dairy Free)

    Published: May 25, 2022 · Modified: Aug 16, 2023 by Mariah Knight

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    This rich and creamy Healthy Coffee Milkshake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a quick afternoon pick me up! It's also naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and vegan!

    Coffee milkshake in a glass cup with coffee beans on top.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • What is a Milkshake?
    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • Recipe Variations
    • Nut Butter
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Coffee Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • How to store leftovers
    • Recipe Card
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Enjoy this creamy coffee milkshake for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. It's perfect for a hot summer day or busy mornings!

    Plus, this recipe is made with only five simple and healthy ingredients, and there is no added sugar! For sweetness I used medjool dates and frozen bananas.

    I'm always looking for creative ways to use leftover coffee, and this might be one of my favorite coffee recipes! (Besides my Coffee Popsicles.) It's also naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and Vegan!

    What is a Milkshake?

    Typically, milkshakes or "shakes" are made by blending ice cream with milk. You can also add in different flavors or syrups. To make this healthy coffee shake, I used bananas and full fat coconut milk to give it a thick, creamy texture.

    To make a coffee milkshake, you'll need freshly brewed and chilled coffee. Store bought cold brew will work too!

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Coffee milkshake ingredients measured out.
    • Frozen Bananas - I love using frozen bananas because it adds to thick, creamy consistency! It also adds sweetness!
    • Full Fat Coconut Milk - It's important to use full fat coconut milk to achieve the thick consistency. You can swap for any non-dairy milk like almond milk or cashew milk, but it will not be as thick.
    • Brewed Coffee - Brewed coffee must be chilled! If you would like an extra kick of caffeine, freeze coffee in an ice cube tray and serve milkshake over coffee cubes! I like Peets Organic Coffee.
    • Medjool Dates - I love adding a couple dates to my smoothies for flavor and natural sweetness.
    • Vanilla Extract - If you decide to add in vanilla collagen powder, you can skip the vanilla extract!

    Recipe Variations

    Dairy-Free Ice Cream

    Make this a "real" milkshake by swapping the full fat coconut milk for about 2 cups of your favorite dairy-free ice cream! Coffee ice cream, vanilla ice cream, or chocolate ice cream would all be delicious options.

    Chocolate

    For a hint of chocolate flavor, add in 1-2 tablespoons of cacao powder or cocoa powder. If you find it's not sweet enough, add in an extra date or two!

    Protein

    Looking for a little boost of protein? Add in 1-2 scoops of vanilla protein powder! Taste test the milkshake before blending in the dates because you might not need them for sweetness.

    You can also use a Chocolate Protein Powder to make more of a mocha milkshake!

    My favorite protein powders are Ancient Nutrition Vanilla Bone Broth Protein Powder and Amy Meyers Paleo Vanilla Protein.

    Nut Butter

    If you use a regular milk instead of full fat coconut milk, I suggest adding in 2 tablespoons of a nut butter to create a thicker consistency! Almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter would be great options!

    Sunflower seed butter or Chocolate Sunbutter are great nut-free alternatives.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preparing Milkshake

    Add full fat coconut milk, brewed coffee, frozen banana, medjool dates, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.

    Coffee milkshake ingredients in a blender.

    Step 2: Blending

    Blend on high until it's a smooth and creamy consistency.

    Creamy coffee milkshake in blender.

    Step 3: Serving

    Pour into three cups and serve chilled!

    Expert Tips

    • Cut bananas into small discs before freezing. This will make blending much easier! See my How to Freeze Bananas post for more information.
    • Pour coconut milk and brewed coffee into the blender first for easy blending!
    • Make sure the coconut milk has been chilled for at least 1 hour.
    • Add 2-3 shots of espresso to give your milkshake an extra kick!
    • Do not use hot coffee! It must be chilled for a few hours or overnight.

    Coffee Tips

    For best results, I suggest using organic coffee. Dark roasts work great if you like a strong coffee flavor, but feel free to use any type of coffee you'd like! After you brew the coffee, place it in the refrigerator to chill.

    In my opinion, the best method to make coffee is with a French Press. It comes out great every time and you can add in an extra tablespoon of coffee grounds for a stronger flavor. (A regular coffee maker works too!)

    To save time, use cold brew coffee instead! You can make it yourself or purchase it at most grocery stores.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you put ground coffee in a milkshake?

    I would not recommend putting ground coffee or instant coffee powder in this recipe. For best results, use brewed coffee.

    How do you make a coffee milkshake?

    It's easy! Just add all of the ingredients into a blender until it reaches a smooth consistency.

    What blender did you use for this recipe?

    I use a Vitamix, but any high speed blender like a Ninja Blender will work.

    Overhead picture of coffee milkshake in two glass cups with coffee beans.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Add a dollop of fresh coconut whipped cream on top of each milkshake.
    • Serve with frozen coffee cubes for an extra kick of caffeine!
    • Drizzle melted chocolate around the inside of each cup before pouring in the coffee milkshake.

    How to store leftovers

    Store leftover milkshakes in a mason jar with lid, or cup with airtight lid. (I love these reusable lids by W&P!) Prepare ahead of time for an easy grab and go drink!

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    Coffee milkshake in a glass cup with coffee beans on top.

    Coffee Milkshake Recipe with Banana (Dairy Free)

    Serve this rich and creamy Coffee Milkshake for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon snack! It's low in sugar, dairy-free, and you only need four ingredients!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3
    Calories 434 kcal

    Equipment

    • High Speed Blender I used a Vitamix, but any high-speed blender will work.

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Cups Frozen Ripe Bananas
    • 1+½ Cups Brewed Coffee Coffee must be chilled!
    • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
    • 2 Medjool Dates Make sure you remove the pit.
    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Instructions
     

    • Blend full fat coconut milk, brewed and chilled coffee, frozen banana, medjool dates, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
    • Pour into three cups and serve chilled!

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • Cut bananas into small discs before freezing. This will make blending much easier! See my How to Freeze Bananas post for more information.
    • Pour coconut milk and brewed coffee into the blender first for easy blending!
    • Make sure the coconut milk has been chilled for at least 1 hour.
    • Add 2-3 shots of espresso to give your milkshake an extra kick!
    • Do not use hot coffee! It must be chilled for a few hours or overnight.
    *See full post for more information and helpful tips!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 989mgFiber: 5gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 5mg
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