This Vanilla Ice Cream Keto Coffee Smoothie is a refreshing, chilled keto-friendly smoothie that tastes like vanilla ice cream and has a nice coffee kick!
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Imagine drinking a refreshing, chilled smoothie that tastes a lot like vanilla ice cream. Now imagine this smoothie having an awesome coffee kick. Oh, and this smoothie is low in carbs and high in fat, making it the perfect keto fat bomb drink.
You don’t have to pinch yourself because you’re not dreaming! All you have to do is make this amazing Vanilla Ice Cream Keto Coffee Smoothie aka your favorite summer drink. (Or fall drink, or winter drink, or spring drink… who says you can’t enjoy smoothies when it’s a little chilly?!)
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Vanilla Ice Cream Keto Coffee Smoothie
- Death Wish Coffee: This is my FAVORITE coffee because it’s super-caffeinated (the company bills it as “The World’s Strongest Coffee“), meaning a little goes a long way. I highly recommend using it in this recipe because it infuses the smoothie with caffeine without making it taste like coffee. (Because you want it to taste like vanilla ice cream!) Alternatively, you can use very strongly brewed coffee, or even no coffee at all.
- Perfect Keto MCT Oil: MCT oil is loaded with healthy MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides), aka healthy fats. MCTs are a keto diet staple because you can put them in smoothies and coffee, on salads and veggies, etc. Use coupon code FORGETSUGAR20 for 20% off your order!
- NOW Better Organic Stevia Sweetener: A great keto-friendly sweetener.
- Viva Naturals Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a fantastic source of Omega 3s and also do a great job thickening smoothies, puddings, etc.
- Vanilla extract
- Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Heavy whipping cream (or, if you’re dairy-free, you can substitute it with nutpods Unsweetened Dairy-Free Creamer)
- Optional xanthan gum
Let’s Make a Vanilla Ice Cream Keto Coffee Smoothie!
Before making this smoothie, you will need to brew your coffee and then freeze it in an ice cube tray. 12 oz coffee will fit perfectly in a standard ice cube tray, making each cube approximately .75 oz coffee.
Once you have your coffee cubes, gather your ingredients and add them to your blender (I use a Vitamix that I have owned for about 15 years now and it was THE best kitchen appliance purchase ever!)…
blend until smooth, then pour the smoothie into a glass.
How to Thicken Your Vanilla Ice Cream Keto Coffee Smoothie
You have a few options if you want a thicker smoothie:
- Be patient. The chia seeds will do a good job of thickening the smoothie if you let it sit about 6-8 minutes after blending.
- Add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp xanthan gum. Xanthan gum is an awesome keto-friendly food that will do a fantastic job of thickening this smoothie. You can get it here!
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This Vanilla Ice Cream Keto Coffee Smoothie is an Awesome Fat Bomb!
Did I mention this smoothie is an awesome keto fat bomb? One serving packs in 32 grams of keto-friendly fat with only 2 grams net carbs!
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Vanilla Ice Cream Keto Coffee Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3.75 oz Death Wish Coffee or strong coffee frozen into ice cubes
- 1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tbsp Perfect Keto MCT Oil
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp stevia
Instructions
- Freeze coffee in an ice cube tray. (12 oz coffee will fill a standard ice cube tray.) Note: If you don’t use Death Wish Coffee, you will need to use more coffee cubes if you want the same caffeine content.
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour in a glass.
Notes
If you don’t consume dairy, use nutpods Unsweetened Dairy-Free Creamer instead of the whipping cream.
How to thicken your smoothie:
- Be patient. The chia seeds will do a good job of thickening the smoothie if you let it sit about 6-8 minutes after blending.
- Add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp xanthan gum. Xanthan gum is an awesome keto-friendly food that will do a fantastic job of thickening this smoothie. You can get it here!
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
Awesome recipe Jessica! This one has become a consistent part of my morning routine.
Can one used coconut milk instead of almond milk?
Hi Christian,
You sure can! Use a vanilla coconut milk if you can (I think So Delicious sells one); if you don’t, make sure to add 1/4 tsp additional vanilla extract to boost the vanilla flavor.
I have a question about the vanilla. Ill use the unsweetened original almond milk. Can I use the sugar free vanilla syrup? If so how much?
Hi Emily! That depends on the strength of your sugar-free vanilla syrup. I recommend adding a little and tasting it, and then keep adding until it’s your ideal flavor. Enjoy!
I’ve already got some MCT oil at home and want to use that up before buying a different product. Can I sub that for the MCT powder you have in this recipe? If so, is it a 1:1 swap? Thank you! This looks fantastic and could be a huge boost for helping me hit my macros.
Hi Allison! Yes you can. One scoop of MCT powder is equivalent to 1/2 tbsp MCT oil macro-wise. If you feel like you need more of a vanilla flavor boost when you use plain MCT oil, just add in a bit more vanilla extract. Enjoy! 🙂
Is the recipe one serving?
Hi Brandy! Yes, it is.
Can you use any coffee or do you have to use this coffee? Thanks
Hi Karen! You can use any coffee you’d like. It won’t be as caffeinated without Death Wish Coffee, but it will still taste great! 🙂
Hi. Do you have any suggestions if you’re not not a coffee fan or can’t have the caffeine??
Hi Candace! If you omit the coffee, I suggest freezing 1/2 cup of the almond milk in an ice cube tray. You can use those almond milk cubes instead of the coffee ice cubes. Enjoy!
This is the bomb! I’m addicted. Thank you!
Thank you, Sharon!! So glad you like it! 🙂
Could I use coconut oil instead of MCT oil?
Hi Jen, Yep! That will work.
This is amazing! I used decaf french vanilla coffee so I could have it for dessert. Next time I’m going to try grinding the chia seeds first.
Thanks so much, Heather! Awesome idea to use french vanilla coffee!!
Do I really need the chia seeds,I really want a cold coffee smoothie but have no chia seeds??
Hi Lisa! You can skip the chia seeds; they just help thicken the smoothie. It will be thinner, but it will still taste great. Enjoy!
Thank you for the recipe. I will be making it for my husband
I am not a coffee person.
Hi Helen, You’re welcome! Hope your husband loves it! 🙂
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