FROZEN COFFEE SMOOTHIE

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This recipe was found in the 2010 cookbook, Smoothie Heaven. Preparation time does not include the time needed to make the strong coffee or for it to cool & chill.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Smoothies

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 fluid ounces strong coffee
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 vanilla bean
2 bananas
2 tablespoons blanched almonds
6 ice cubes

Steps:

  • Add brown sugar to freshly made hot coffee & stir until sugar has dissolved.
  • Scrape seeds out of half of a vanilla bean & put them, along with the bean, into the hot coffee, then set aside for 10 minutes to infuse.
  • Remove the vanilla bean & let the coffee cool, then put it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • When the coffee has chilled, peel the bananas & put them in a blender along with the coffee & almonds. Process until smooth, then add the ice & process until ice is roughly crushed.
  • Pour into two glasses & serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 12.7, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 28.2, Protein 3.5

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