This creamy, collagen-boosted smoothie bowl has the perfect amounts of nutty espresso and cocoa flavors.
Whats up, Monday people? I’m writing this from a really hot airplane, flying back to Phoenix from CT. I’ve slept for a grand total of 5 hours in two days, so coffee is basically my favorite thing right now. It usually is, but right now I’m flat-out infatuated with it. I want to sit in a coffee-filled hot tub while minions bring me Americanos and chocolate-covered espresso beans. I’m pretty sure thats what rich people like Lady Gaga do when they’re tired. Just call up the minions and get caffeinated.
There should be a coffee fairy. It’s ike the tooth fairy, but for adults. You lose some sleep, and the coffee fairy rewards you with coffee beside your bed when you wake up the next day. Its far better and more valuable than the teeth-to-money exchange that goes on with the other sketchy fairy character. Theres gotta be a way to make an app for that.
So I know we usually talk about TV on Mondays, but I’ve been flying, smiling for pictures, dancing, and re-flying all weekend, so I haven’t watched TV. (It was my best friend’s wedding in CT, which is far more important than the life of Meredith Grey’s moody attitude.) I did, however, watch the two greatest movies of all time. I shouldn’t even have to tell you what they are, but they’re Finding Nemo and The Emperor’s New Groove. I know, I know: Monster’s Inc also belongs on that list. Regrettably, American Airlines, doesn’t offer that in their (obviously) misguided selection.
But I forgave them part way, because of the genius of Nemo. “I’m H20 Intolerant…. I’m Obnoxious,” is among the best Disney lines ever. As well as the entire shark-support-group scene. I die every time. Same situation with The Emperor’s New Groove; every scene with Kronk is pure money. Puuuuure money.
Speaking of money, dancing at the wedding was perfection, because they had a killer playlist. I grew up dancing with my friend in the basement all the time, so I knew it would be a solid lineup of jams. Dancing with my brothers was especially fun, because they’re absolutely ridiculous in the best way. After not seeing each other in 10 months, it was so great to go dance and laugh together, even if only for a few hours.
Ok, I’m falling asleep writing this. I bought a venti coffee before my connecting flight, but then I only drank half of it because I was getting really weird chest pains. The last thing I need is to be 22 and having a heart attack mid-flight, so I tossed the rest. Maybe that was a bad sales pitch for a coffee-related recipe.
Re-do: This espresso smoothie bowl is delightfully nutty and creamy, It’s like a frappachino, except with none of the same ingredients. Oh, besides the coffee part.
I’m too tired to be of use to this blog post anymore. Good night.
Hazelnut Espresso Collagen Smoothie Bowl
PREP TIME 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME 5 minutes
SERVINGS 1
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tsp cacao powder
- 2 tsp espresso powder or finely ground coffee
- 1/4 cup white sweet potato cooked and frozen
- 1/2 cup ice
- 2 scoops vanilla coconut collagen or protein powder
- 1 tbsp hazelnut butter
- topping ideas: hazelnuts, hazelnut butter, cacao nibs, coconut flakes
INSTRUCTIONS
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Add all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Add more ice or more almond milk to achieve desired consistency.
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Garnish with desired toppings and enjoy!
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