For coffee lovers, mornings are incomplete without a cup of their favourite brew. In fact, it is an energy booster that one needs throughout the day to stay active and focussed. But do you know what else coffee can do? It can impress your dad! If your father is a coffee enthusiast, there’s nothing else that can make him happy on this Father’s Day than a freshly-brewed cup of coffee.
Every year on the third Sunday of June, the world celebrates Father’s Day, which this year falls on June 19. It is a day to celebrate the unsung superhero of the family who expects nothing in return but love. And so it is time to pamper the one who pampered you with all the candies, chocolates and what not, as and when you wished to have them as a child.
If your dad is a ‘coffeeholic’, what better than brewing a unique cup of coffee for him? Of late, coffee has also become an essential flavour for desserts and drinks, giving a delicious spin to some of the classic recipes. Again your usual coffee can also be enjoyed in several refreshing ways? From a classic cappuccino to a macchiato, coffee recipes are fun to experiment with. Some brews can be strong, the others creamy; some can be hot and some cold; and some can be smoothies too.
Coffee smoothies, in fact, are a popular choice now. And if you are looking for something nice to surprise your coffee-loving father on this special occasion, we’ve got some excellent recipes for you to begin with. These are similar to the chilly treats at cafés, but with a healthy twist. Try these coffee smoothie recipes by Girish Chandra, Beverage Training Manager, Lavazza India. Made with healthy ingredients and added protein, these drinks are sure to give your dad a balance of health and taste.
1. Vegan Cashew Cappuccino Smoothie
Ingredients
100ml French press coffee (make it bit stronger)
40ml soy cream or vegan vanilla protein powder
6-8 cashew nuts
1 frozen banana
10ml vanilla extract or syrup
A pinch of pink salt or rock salt
3-4 ice cubes
Toppings
Chopped almonds or cashews
Sliced banana
Method
1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
2. Turn on low and slowly increase the speed. Blend until thick and creamy. For best results, do not over blend. It should be just combined and creamy, but if you blend for too long, the heat from the blender will affect its creamy, frozen consistency.
3. Pour into a glass, top it with your favourite toppings and enjoy.
4. You can add a scoop of protein powder if you are into a daily dose of protein.
2. Espresso & Date Smoothie
Ingredients:
30ml espresso for moka pot coffee
1 banana
2-3 dates
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp maple syrup
60ml almond milk or milk of choice
5 ice cubes
Method:
1. Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. You can run the blender on medium speed as ice cubes need to be crushed, but make sure not to blend it for too long as it might affect the consistency.
3. For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana and cool off the espresso before you pour it into the blender.
3. Cold Brew Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
150ml Cold Brew, frozen into ice cubes
4-5 cashew nuts
40-50ml almond milk
60gm Greek yoghurt (you can use plain or vanilla flavour)
1 tbsp chia seeds
Method
1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and run until smooth.
2. Use cashew nuts soaked overnight for a smooth and creamy texture.
3. Serve immediately, garnished with extra chia seeds.
4. Coffee Oat And Peanut Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
100ml French press coffee (make it bit stronger)
1 frozen banana
120ml milk
1 tbsp peanut butter
30gm rolled oats
Toppings:
Chopped dates
A fruit of your choice
Method:
1. Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Add more milk, if required, to reach a consistency of your liking.
2. Serve immediately.
3. You can add a scoop of protein powder, if you are into a daily dose of protein.
5. Java Green Smoothie
Ingredients
150ml French press coffee (make it bit stronger)
Half an avocado, peeled and mashed
50ml condensed milk
10ml vanilla syrup
5-6 ice cubes
Method
1. Put the avocado, coffee, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla syrup, and ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and enjoy.
3. You can replace the condensed milk with soy cream, vanilla syrup or vanilla extract.
