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Frosty Java-Cacao Shake
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Frosty Java-Cacao Shake

This shake is cool, chocolaty, and packs a rich punch of java thanks to O Organics' Dark French Roast Ground Coffee. O Organics is available exclusively at Jewel-Osco stores in the greater Chicago area. Having recently added more than 100 new items, the O Organics line now includes more than 300 items for every occasion—from fresh fruits and vegetables, to cereals, snacks, and more. O Organics®, the top-selling organic brand, makes it easy to incorporate organic items into everyday meals.
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Shake, Smoothie
Servings: 1 (16-ounce) shake or 2 (8-ounce) shakes
Author: Ashley Melillo | Blissful Basil

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe and speckled banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen
  • ¾ cup (6 fluid ounces) brewed and chilled O Organics Dark Roast French Roast Coffee*
  • ½ cup to 1 ice cubes, to taste (to cool)
  • ¼ cup full-fat canned coconut milk, can shaken before measuring
  • 3 pitted medjool dates, more or less to taste**
  • 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
  • ½ tablespoon natural almond butter
  • teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon cacao nibs

Instructions

  • In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen banana, chilled coffee, ice, coconut milk, dates, cacao powder, almond butter, and sea salt (if using). 
  • Blend on high until smooth. 
  • Then, add in the cacao nibs and pulse a few times or blend for a quick 5 to 10 seconds to chop them into the shake. You want them to be thoroughly chopped but not completely pulverized.
  • Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

Notes

*Brew 1 cup of coffee according to package instructions (i.e., 1 tablespoon of ground O Organics Dark Roast French Roast Coffee and 6 ounces of water), and chill it in the refrigerator or freezer until cold.
**If your dates are firm, as opposed to soft and sticky, soak them in hot water for 30 minutes before blending.