This Walnut-Cinnamon-Mocha Coffee Shake is frosty bliss in a glass. Creamy cool almond milk and rich coffee bean ice cubes blend with swirls of cinnamon, nutty rich walnuts and cacao. This vegan shake tastes like a rich, creamy "milk"shake, but this spoonable smoothie is quite healthy!
Raw walnuts add fiber and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, cinnamon warms, cacao powder adds antioxidants and a frozen banana adds potassium, fiber and natural sweetness. Coffee-lovers, (or coffee ice cream lovers!) try this chilled out version of your beloved beverage. Recipe + coffee machine giveaway!..
Custom cubes. Vanilla almond milk and sweetened espresso..
My Brew Station: Nespresso Pixie.
Nespresso and an occasional French press, those are the two ways I make coffee at home. I stick to my lemon water tea as my morning beverage of choice and add in espresso beverages once in a while. For me, coffee tastes so much better when it is an occasional treat rather than an everyday, must-have habit. It took me a long time to kick my two lattes a day habit at Starbucks, so I am pretty happy with my less dependent relationship with caffeine. (Enter my Nespresso machine giveaway below!)
Party host: Tim Gunn! Love him.
Coffee Shake: Walnut Cinnamon Mocha
vegan, serves 1-2
5 "coffee" ice cubes, sweetened (about 1 cup loose cubes)
5 non-dairy milk cubes (almond milk used) (about 1 cup loose cubes)
2 water ice cubes (or for stronger coffee flavor, 3 more coffee cubes)
1 large frozen banana
½ cup non dairy milk (add more as needed to blend)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoon raw walnuts, chopped (about 1 small handful)
1 teaspoon cacao powder
Options:
* Add any "coffee syrup" flavor can be added (hazelnut, vanilla, pumpkin spice)
* vanilla bean instead of cacao
* For a richer "milkshake" substitute coconut milk in place of the added non-dairy milk for ice cubes
* Add 1 tablespoon pumpkin and ⅛ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice for a pumpkin spice latte shake
Directions:
1. To make your coffee cubes, you can either freeze strongly brewed coffee that has been sweetened to your preference in ice cube trays. Or use espresso. If using espresso, I would water down each shot of espresso with one shot of water, then add sweetener to taste. These will be your coffee cubes in your shake.
2. Blend the ice cubes and all other ingredients in a blender until thick, creamy and frosty. Serve right away.
Nutritional info per recipe:
GIVEAWAY: Win a Nespresso Essenza.
Nespresso. I love my Nespresso! I keep hoping that they will take a leap in the "tea" direction and make fine tea pods and maybe even a matcha tea pod. Their espresso pods are fantastic. Smooth, rich flavor, never bitter.
Paris. I will never forget the first time I stumbled into a Nespresso shop. My (future) husband and I were on our first duo trip together in Paris. We were laughing and wandering around the dark silver-colored cobblestone streets, into random stores, among a wide throng of other pre-New year's Eve shoppers. We found this tiny shop with hoards of customers. We wandered in and saw these futuristic-looking coffee machines everywhere, shiny silver and matte black in color, and these strange rainbow-colored shimmering pods all around us. Coffee! We were always looking for more coffee in Paris. But after scoping out the store we noticed that this was not a typical coffee shop and everyone, we thought, was a member of some fancy coffee club. Oops, had we wandered into a members-only club? I was tempted to taste test one of the pods as I saw one lady doing, but my nervous companion rushed us out. I snagged a brochure and later looked up what exactly this "Nespresso" company was.
Cut to a year later .. Our first big purchase as a married couple was a Romeo Nespresso machine. Paris at home as we finally joined that super "secret" club. Enter below and you might get a taste of Paris too!..
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Sophie says
I made this delicious shake just now! Delicious! Yum yum too!
Kristine says
Made the shake for breakfast this morning. It's really delicious. The walnuts and cinnamon add a lot of flavor. And so much healthier to make it at home. Thanks!
Vegenista says
I love my Nespresso machine, but it is almost 8 years old! Time for an upgrade. My favorite coffee drink is a Ristretto shot with a bit of steamed almond milk!
Sandra Jade says
This looks amazing! Yay thanks so much (:
Audrey Paillé says
I love hazelnut coffee!
mclanek says
I'm a fan of plain coffee or mocha.
Mellisa Essenburg says
A non-fat not too sweet toffee nut latte is my go-to!
Ashieee says
I love sugar free peppermint mochas or homemade iced coffees with almond milk!
Julie L says
I love sugar-free peppermint mocha (with soy milk) at a major coffee shop, but ah, i drink them on rare occasions now. I'm diabetic, and what exactly is in that sugar-free syrup anyway? 🙂 So now its black coffee for me! With a touch of soy creamer. yum
Wendy says
Peppermint mocha or just a plain black coffee in the morning
JR Lee says
Caramel Machiato!
Mara says
Pumpkin spice!
Guest says
Love anything pumpkin spice!
Elizabeth Piper Board says
Iced black coffee
Barrie says
I love flavored coffee with a bit of creamer!
Brandi Bagwell says
Almond milk latte
rlrlrlrl says
I love coffee with a little pumpkin 🙂
Tricia Sauer says
Americano
vegyogini says
How fabulous to meet Tim Gunn at the grand opening! I drove by the party on the way home from work that day. I rarely drink coffee, but when I do, I choose a vegan latte. Thank you for the giveaway!
Julie Beaver says
bold coffee with 18% cream
Kaila says
Vanilla Latte with Soy or Almond Milk
Emily says
vanilla latte!
averydog says
Hazelnut with almond milk latte!
Clare says
Soy latte!
Mercedez says
SB Pike Place Brew with 1 raw sugar and soy.
Terri Jones Cole says
Half-caff, brewed with a little pumpkin pie spice, with soy milk and stevia.
Ephany says
Tea!
Megan says
Toffee Nut Latte
Sue Hegle says
Love some chocolate and coffee!
Maggie Muggins says
Mmmm, this sounds perfect. I adore anything that combines chocolate and coffee!
[email protected] says
My favorite coffee drink is a double tall soy latte
Judith Smith says
carmel macchiato
Carol S says
Soy mocha frappuccino
tearei locke says
Depends on the time of year, but sugar-free, almond milk lattes are up there 🙂
kelly woods says
Vanilla latte- yum
colleen g says
Hazelnut latte with whip cream!
Pia Venter says
Gingerbread soy latte! Yummy!
Julie Miller says
Kathy, I am approaching my 3rd year as a vegan. My family (husband and 3 kids) and I made the switch to a vegan diet during the holiday season right after Thanksgiving. I was hosting the upcoming Christmas meal for my entire extended family and did so by the guidance of your blog alone! It was a hit! Since then, I have used your site almost exclusively in finding healthy meals for the kids' school lunches and busy week night dinners. Thank you for your recipes which keep things fun, fresh, and simple.
Lauryn Linley says
Pumpkin Spice Lattes are the best!
Ello Shertzer says
My fav is mocha with almond milk, salt, and caramel!
Jaime says
mocha w. almond milk- yum.
Stacey Donnelly says
French Roast with coconut sugar and coconut milk creamer.
Stephanie Houston says
I love cinnamon soy lattes! coffee is a must for me, and cinnamon makes it even better!
Kristin says
My favorite coffee drink is the chia tea latte with vanilla soy and honey.
Lizinmaine says
My fave coffee drink is soy eggnog latte...so good!
Maria says
Those ice cubes are such a great idea! I can't wait to make this, I'm a sucker for all lattes 🙂
Alissa R says
vanilla soy latte please!
plantstrong says
Dark roast blend, fresh and black 🙂
Sarah Hovick says
My favorite coffee beverage is local roasted beans (prancing goat from Ashlawn Farm in CT) with a few drops stevia and splash original oat milk! 🙂
Kristen Baranowski says
I love Dirty Soy Chai lattes! They speak to my heart!
Rabbit Food For My Bunny Teeth says
Dirty Soy Chai Lattes are my favorite! spicy chai tea, with creamy soy milk, and a shot of espresso! My fav!
Rachel Canham says
Chai Tea!
meg jones wall says
i'm a tall triple-shot soy latte kind of girl - and i always top it with cinnamon and nutmeg 🙂 this recipe looks awesome - thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway!
Jessie says
vanilla almond milk latte (a little on the dry side) with pumpkin puree and chai spice powder. HEAVEN.
leighnichols says
pumpkin spice latte
Leanne says
caramel mocha
Adrianne B says
I love an Americano, but my extra special treat is a Caramel Macchiato.
Dana V @ Vanishing Veggie says
i love a good ol americano with a shot of soymilk
Lori says
Soy latte, extra hot!
Kitra says
Soy latte!!!
Andrea says
I really love just a hot mug of coffee!
rowellreviews says
Caramel macchiato is my favorite.
Andrea MacDonald says
I love an Americano with a splash of soy creamer, so good!
Andrea MacDonald says
I love an Americano with a splash of soy creamer.
Mary says
Mocha for the Mrs. and soy latte for the Mr.
Brittany Ashie says
I love Caramel Macchiato! SO YUM 🙂
Rose D. says
I love a nice Hazelnut Latte, or just plain Dunkin Donuts coffee. It depends on the day!
Pam Walker says
pumpkin soy latte
lisatberry says
Hazel nut coffee black
upstatelisa says
latte with soy!
EDH says
Peppermint Mocha!
Amanda says
a good cup of black coffee! yummmm
Alice says
Nespresso coffee, and that is only when I go and visit my brother or sister who live out of town.
Tracy says
I love coffee and espresso!!
Johanna says
I love coffee, I'm not going to deny it. I could go without it here and there. I drink organic/fair-trade, black coffee. However, for a treat, my local coffee shop makes a Fleetwood (Macchiato) with some foamed milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg and a drizzle of honey (or agave).
Kristy says
My coffee beverage of choice is an americano with cinnamon or pumpkin spice and almond milk or other non dairy milk.
Kristin says
I love a good espresso!
Kana says
Mocha latte! 🙂
Devon McKain says
My coffee beverage of choice is a iced flavored coffee!
Rabia King says
Just coffee blended up
Amiee Lynn Wylie says
vanilla and mocha iced coffee. yummy. 🙂
Mariah Dingus says
Iced americano or a soy hazelnut macchiato is I'm feeling something sweet. 🙂
Courtney Snyder says
I love a good iced americano with cinnamon and almond milk. I normally have one as a treat one day a week.
E K says
A Blue Bottle soy latte was the best I've ever tasted. Too bad I don't live in San Francisco.
Cataract Surgery says
Many thanks! This post seems to have done the trick!
Debra Hassell says
My favorite coffee indulgence is a latte made with organic coffee and almond milk.
Elizabeth Janousek says
Mexican Mocha from a coffee shop in Montana. Yum!
Meghan Hartman says
My favorite coffee beverage is an iced americano. I know it's simple, but I love it.
Diane Swisher Roberts says
Caramel was always my favorite, but most only use dairy in it 🙁 So I also like Vanilla! 🙂
Debbie Hanson says
a really good unsweetened latte, no flavor - just the coffee and steamed 'milk' of choice
Diane says
"Good Morning Mocha" smoothie recipe that uses espresso powder.
bhere4u says
white pumpkin spice mocha
Marie Curtis says
Soy London Fog at a coffee shop, french press at home 🙂
Jen Havard says
Vanilla iced coffee
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes coming. My kitty has been my priority the last few weeks so I haven't been able to post as frequently as is like. It is coming though! 🙂
Sue Hegle says
Iced!!!
Christina says
Pumpkin spice latte is hands down my favorite!
Lacey says
Pumpkin spice latte, yum yum yum!
Suzanne says
This looks fab, Kathy, but I'm still waiting on the bread you instagrammed a while back! Is it coming soon?
deb says
Black coffee in the AM
Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says
yum this looks so good! Ive been wanting to try using coffee ice cubes for a long time but haven't quite gotten over my laziness yet. i love a good skim or soy latte/cappucino!
Mason Linkous says
A freshly pulled espresso and some good dark chocolate!
Adam says
I love a good soy latte from one of my favorite local coffee shops, usually with just a tiny bit of one of their flavored syrups.. macadamia and hazelnut are two of my favs!
Laura K says
I love a good mocha! Since making good coffee seems to be one thing that eludes me, I have to rely on my DH to do it! This would make life much simpler. Thank you for the chance to win!
Terre Paulin Munk says
Coffee ice cubes! who would have thought to do this...thank you
Anushka Wickramaratne says
Coffee mocha latte! (:
Miriam Kaufman says
cappuccino!
Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I definitely need to try this! Yum!
Sophia says
Americano!!!
Ana says
Love espresso
Heather McClees says
Coffee shakes are my favorite!!! I created my own mocha smoothie a while back with real espresso beans and it is my favorite treat ever!:)
I would love to have this machine! Entered through all the requirements, thanks Kathy!
Cindy says
I am not picky! I love any kind of coffee. Iced in summer and hot in winter!
rawfood60 says
Any Iced Coffee! 🙂
Shari Zerobnick says
Mocha Chai Sipping Chocolate
Liz S. says
My coffee beverage of choice = mocha latte.
Love that photo with Tim Gunn!
Erin O'Dwyer says
Your pumpkin spice latte at home or chai latte at home, Kathy!
Rachel H says
I usually go for a latte, but during the summer iced coffee with soymilk hits the spot!
penny says
Love me some very French cafe creme made with coconut milk. So decadant, yet so worth it!
sigen92 says
My coffee beverage of choice is a macchiato. I make it with a double espresso, steamed oat milk and some chocolate flavoured stevia. SO good!
Janel M. says
Lately I've been loving a black eye (double shot espresso and coffee) with steamed almond milk.
Mallory Robinson says
My favorite is a classic black coffee with a splash of homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer
TessBrianna says
My favorite used to be a salted caramel mocha, but these days it's an iced americano, black. Sometimes I miss the overbearing sweetness though. 🙂
Raquel Lopez says
I am a sucker for Starbucks soy latte!