Perfectly thick and creamy, this healthy coffee smoothie is the ideal swap for a dairy and sugar-laden iced coffee.

Sweetened naturally with banana and dates, this creamy drink packs a 7g plant-based protein punch that will keep you going all morning. And the best part? It tastes a.m.a.z.i.n.g. 

It may just be the only vegan coffee smoothie recipe you will ever need.

This throw-together only takes 5 minutes, however does require a little bit of preparation to soak some cashews and freeze a banana the night before. 

It tastes best with espresso coffee but if you don’t have access to a coffee machine instant coffee will work just fine as well. 

The key to this recipe is to blend the ice first, before adding the other ingredients, to ensure a perfectly smooth consistency. 

Make sure you only do this if you have a very strong blender or food processor though as less powerful ones may not handle the lack of liquids!

If you're after something a little bit less creamy, definitely try this cold drip coffee made with coconut water - you won't regret it.

When it comes to choosing the milk for your healthy coffee smoothie it's critical that you pick a dairy-free milk that you love. Cashews have their own health benefits including (like most nuts) being an excellent source of plant-based protein. Beyond their inherent health benefits, I mostly just love the taste of cashews and it's critical that you pick a milk that makes your taste buds happy. Some of the reasons that I am obsessed with cashew milk in my coffee smoothies include: