Peanut Butter Coffee Smoothie

​Did you know that COFFEE is generally considered the biggest source of antioxidants in our diets?!

Crazy, right!? 
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It can boost your energy, improve your performance, help you focus, and it can even give your mood and metabolism a lift.

And that’s just the effects you might feel right after drinking it.

Over the long term, drinking coffee may be linked with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s diseases. 

It also contains compounds that can protect your liver as well as guard against stroke and some forms of cancer.

But as with almost everything… moderation is the key! 

Too much coffee (more than the recommended upper limit of 3-4 cups/day) can make you tired and lead to rapid heart rate, anxiety, urinary issues, and insomnia! 

Plus, if you have it every day, you can get withdrawal symptoms (like fatigue and headaches) if you suddenly stop drinking it.

​(makes 1 smoothie)

• ½ tbsp ground coffee 
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup (180 ml) of your milk of choice
• ¼ cup (60 ml) brewed coffee, chilled
• ½ frozen ripe banana (the riper, the sweeter)
• ice, as needed to thicken
• OPTIONAL: Add a small amount of honey or maple syrup to sweeten if necessary

Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Add more ice (if it’s too thin) or milk (if it’s too thick) to reach your desired consistency.

Serve immediately and enjoy!