Yesterday, while I was waiting to be seen by my doctor, I confirmed that Starbucks is a genius. Well, I guess what I mean is, whoever chooses new products for Starbucks is a freaking genius.
A little bird told me a few weeks ago that Starbucks is now carrying coconut syrup.
Only in my wildest dreams, I tell you.
When I found out my doctor was running 30 minutes behind, I promptly ordered a Misto (Starbucks speak for Cafe au Lait –> coffee + steamed milk) and a teensy little shot of coconut syrup.
It blew my mind…
…and from this delectable flavor combination, the coffee and coconut smoothie in a bowl was born.
Coffee and Coconut Smoothie in a Bowl (serves 2)
When I announced I was making this for breakfast, Brad had to get in on it too. Simply half all the ingredients for a SIAB for one.
2 cups vanilla unsweetened almond milk
1 frozen banana
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded organic coconut
2 scoops vanilla whey protein
2 heaping tsp. instant coffee
1 1/2 cups frozen spinach*
Stevia to taste*
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum*
Blend everything together and enjoy! Top with the toppings of your choice.
*Completely optional ingredients. However, the frozen spinach and the xanthan gum will make your smoothie thicker, thus, easier to eat with a spoon. Adding ice might help.
Brad and I polished off the chocolate almond granola on top of our SIABs.
Other suggested toppings: more coconut, coconut butter, nut butter, cereal, nuts, or if you want to get out of control…chocolate covered espresso beans, fun sized Mounds bars…
Okay, maybe that last one went a little too far outside the range of appropriate breakfast choices, but there’s no judgement here if you follow through on that suggestion.
This smoothie was so incredibly delicious. I think it would be really good with chocolate whey protein too or 1-2 Tbsp. of unsweetened cocoa powder.
But since, no chocolate was used, Rascal got to clean my bowl.
I take it from the looks of my spotless bowl that heis also a fan of the coffee + coconut flavor combination.
What’s your favorite Starbucks drink or smoothie flavor? Are there any perks to going to your doctor like a Starbucks in close proximity?
I saw this too! My friend works at Starbucks so she made me a iced mocha (with soy milk, no whip, sugar free chocolate) and a hint of the syrup. It tasted like an almond joy! I think that will be my new motivation to get out of bed on Friday mornings
Thanks for posting the smoothie and chocolate granola recipes!!
I rush to get ready sometimes when we’re out of coffee and/or milk so I can swing by Starbucks on the way to work. It’s so cliche, but I just love it.
Oh my gosh YES! Whoever thought of the coconut at Starbucks is truly GENIUS. I am even more addicted (if that’s possible). My favorite drink (for the past 2 weeks since I knew existed) has been a mocha coconut latte (venti -1 pump coconut, 2 pumps mocha, skim milk, no whip – with coconut flakes on top). I am only “allowed” to go once a week, so I ENJOY it!
Starbucks is also right next to my Dr. I used to go when I was pregnant and I got the craziest looks (a pregnant girl drinking coffee – for shame!).
oh gosh! I’m going to be so sensitive I’m sure when I’m pregnant. I went as a pregnant lady with a milk mustache one year for Halloween and Brad went as the milk man. We were at a party and I had a beer and this girl was whispering and staring at me with my ridiculously out of proportion belly so I had to walk up to her and say “Seriously? I’m not pregnant.” Your drink of choice sounds amazing!
That smoothie looks delicious! I’ll have to try it.
But… EEEEK! Coffee is a known neurotoxin to dogs!!! And stevia and xanthan gum are questionable, according to my vet. I know Rascal only licked the bowl, and it’s a minute amount of those ingredients (even for his small size), but as the mom of a dog who spent 24 hours in acute care last week due to neurotoxin ingestion, I had to alert you. Grapes, raisins, xylitol (found in many protein powders and natural products), artificial sweeteners, onions, avocado and many other foods are toxic…
Here’s the link to the ASPCA Poison Control site: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
List of top human foods that are toxic to dogs: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/people-foods.aspx
*Sorry, I know this is totally unsolicited and annoying. It’s only because I care!*
No really, thanks Maggie. I didn’t know that. I won’t let Rascal eat chocolate, grapes, or onions so I’ll definitely keep him away from the coffee from now on. Thank you.
Love this!!! That smoothie in a bowl sounds perfect to get the day going!!
This sounds so delicious! What brand of whey do you use?
I use Met-RX right now, but when I deplete my supply I want to look into purchasing a brand that uses whey from cows that are grass fed like Jay Rob, except I keep trying to call him Ray Bob.
My Sbux drink of choice is a soy latte. It’s not as sweet as the flavored or skinny lattes but they use vanilla soymilk, so you don’t have to add sweetener.
I tried the soy for a while when I was avoiding dairy (because my face decided that since I hadn’t had acne as a teenager, now was the perfect time). The soy milk they use is pretty sweet, but I actually like unsweetened coffees. I like the flavor of the syrup every once in a while so I always make the Starbuck staff place their hand on a Bible and swear under oath that they’re not going to put more than a tiny little shot of syrup.
That is a really cute pic of Rascal.
Rascal is so stinking cute! His expression in this pic is awesome
This looks so good! I am obsessed with the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes and the Gingerbread Lattes. I cannot even think about them. Thank God, they are seasonal, or I’d have a major problem! (Great to see you last night and meet Brad!)
The people at Starbucks are geniuses because they always know how to get my money!
That is such a precious picture of Rascal. Just when I think he can’t get any cuter
yum that sounds so good! I actually just got a coconut flavored coffee for my Keurig coffee maker..it was really good!! ill have to try that smoothie!