The Blenderist's Vegan Coffee Smoothie Gives Mornings a Super Boost
Laura McQuarrie — March 31, 2015 — Lifestyle
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The Blenderist's Midnight Espresso Smoothie is the perfect morning or mid-day recipe to satisfy your need for something energizing and filling. Made with a base of non-dairy milk, this smoothie gets a heap of flavor from cocoa powder and sweetness from dates and vanilla in place of refined sugar. Espresso is what really provides the kick to this recipe, although the addition of chia seeds also helps to sustain energy and keep you feeling full. Since some people are wary about adding bananas to their smoothies, this makes a great alternative that's just as thick and rich.
For a garnish, The Blenderist tops the smoothie with coconut whipped cream and chocolate chips, making it a totally vegan recipe.
For a garnish, The Blenderist tops the smoothie with coconut whipped cream and chocolate chips, making it a totally vegan recipe.
Trend Themes
1. Non-dairy Milk Alternatives - Opportunity for innovation in developing new non-dairy milk alternatives that provide a rich and creamy texture for smoothies.
2. Refined Sugar Substitutes - Opportunity for innovation in creating alternative sweeteners like dates and vanilla that add flavor to smoothies without the use of refined sugar.
3. Functional Smoothie Ingredients - Opportunity for innovation in incorporating functional ingredients like chia seeds and espresso into smoothie recipes for added health benefits.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food - Opportunity for plant-based food companies to expand their product lines with non-dairy milk alternatives for smoothie recipes.
2. Alternative Sweeteners - Opportunity for companies specializing in alternative sweeteners to develop new products for smoothie recipes that offer sweetness without the use of refined sugar.
3. Superfood Ingredients - Opportunity for superfood ingredient companies to partner with smoothie brands to incorporate functional ingredients like chia seeds and espresso into their products.
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