10 Coffee Milkshake Recipes to Boost Your Energy and Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Nothing says summertime like a creamy, ice-cold milkshake. Whether at the end of a hot day spent outdoors, or as a convenient mid-day dessert, it’s no doubt that milkshakes are an American favorite. 
 
And, if you’re like my dad or my late uncle, your favorite milkshake flavor is carved in stone. For them, there’s just no wiggle room. 
 
For my uncle, it was chocolate. If anyone announced a trip to our local ice cream shop, you couldn’t even get out the full statement without his welcomed, predictable, interrupting reply of, “Hey, get me a chocolate milkshake!”
 
How about you? Do you stick to the classic flavors like chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla. Or have you ventured out a bit further? 

What about a coffee milkshake? One look at today’s ice cream shops or restaurant dessert menus tells us that coffee isn’t just served hot as part of our morning routine anymore. 
 
And, the best part is, you don’t have to go to a fancy ice cream shop, or travel back in time to an authentic diner, to enjoy such a tasty treat!

If you’d like to add the energy boosting, healthful benefits of coffee to a tasty, cold dessert...look no further! 

And, if you don’t want to enjoy such treats to the detriment of your health and waistline...check out the “for your health” section under each recipe for ways to customize it, thus optimizing the health benefits.

The Average Joe

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold brewed Lifeboost coffee 
  
• 4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream
  
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup (plus extra for optional drizzling to finish)
  
• Whipped cream for topping (optional)
  

Instructions

Blend cold brew coffee, ice cream, and chocolate syrup in a blender until smooth. Pour into two medium sized glasses and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup (if desired). Serve immediately. (makes two servings). 

For your health:

You can easily make some substitutions to this recipe to make it more “health friendly.” 

Simply:  

• Stick with your Lifeboost cold brew for a low-acid healthy coffee choice.
  
• Use your favorite dairy-free ice cream, such as choices that use coconut, almond, cashew or oat milk as their base. 
  
• Use a homemade chocolate syrup like the one listed below.
  
• You can omit the whipped cream topping, use a dairy free whipped cream, or simply make your own (see recipe below).
  

2-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Syrup

• ¼ cup maple syrup
  
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
   
  

Add syrup and cocoa powder to a bowl and mix until well combined. Use immediately or store leftover syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

 Homemade Whipped Cream

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  
• ½ teaspoon stevia
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
   
  

Mix heavy whipping cream on high with a hand or stand-up mixer for 1-2 minutes or until soft peaks form.  Add stevia and beat on medium speed. Slowly add vanilla extract and mix until stiff peaks form.

Choco-Coffee Love

Ingredients

• 4 large scoops of coffee ice cream
  
• ⅓ cup of milk
  
• ¼ cup chocolate shavings from a milk or dark chocolate bar
  

Instructions

Add coffee ice cream, chocolate shavings, and milk to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
 

For your health:

You can easily make some substitutions to this recipe to make it more “health friendly.” 
 
Simply: 

• Use your favorite non-dairy milk (such as almond, coconut, cashew, or oat) 
  
• Use dark chocolate (70% cacao is recommended)
  
• And check out this recipe below to make your own healthy coffee ice cream to use 
  

Coffee Ice Cream (gluten-free, paleo, vegan)

• 2 13.6-ounce cans of full fat coconut milk (refrigerated or frozen for 10 minutes)
  
• ⅔ cup pure maple syrup
  
• 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee 
  
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
   
  

Add hardened cream from the cans of coconut milk (discard watery liquid), coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a freezer safe dish or container. Store in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours or until mostly solid. Allow 5-10 minutes for thawing for easy scooping.

The Paleo Pal 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
  
• 2 ounces espresso, chilled
  
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 
  
• 1 overripe banana, frozen
  
• ½ cup ice
  

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth. 
  
• Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
  

For your health:

Substitutions? We don’t need no stinkin’ substitutions. ...No, this milkshake isn’t from The Treasure of the Sierra Madre… (in case you caught that reference) but truly, you don’t have to worry about substitutions here either. As is, this milkshake is packed with healthy fats, vitamins C and B6, contains powerful antioxidants, and ingredients to help improve blood flow and cardiovascular health.

The Jumpin’ Monkey

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups milk
  
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons of hot water
  
• 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream
  
• 1 small frozen banana, sliced
  

Instructions

Blend together milk, coffee, and ice cream until combined. Add banana and blend together until smooth. Serve immediately. (makes 2 servings)

For your health:

You can easily make some substitutions to this recipe to make it more “health friendly.” 
 
Simply:  

• Use your favorite non-dairy milk (such as almond, coconut, cashew, or oat) 
  
• Make your own instant coffee by using your preferred coffee grinder to grind your favorite Lifeboost whole bean coffee into a fine powder. You can then pour this powder into a sieve to strain out any large pieces that remain. Grind this portion again to achieve a truly fine powder for your finished product.
  
• Use your favorite dairy-free ice cream, such as choices that use coconut, almond, cashew or oat milk as their base. 
  
• And, no need to sub out the banana as it’s packed with vitamins C and B6, manganese and potassium to aid in heart health, digestion, and provide you with an energy boost.
  

Ice Ice Baby

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups chilled whole milk
  
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
  
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 2 tablespoons sugar
  
• ½ cup ice cubes
  

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth and frothy. Enjoy immediately. 

For your health:

You can easily make some substitutions to this recipe to make it more “health friendly.” 
 
Simply:  

• Use almond, coconut, cashew, or oat for your milk choice.
  
• Make your own instant coffee by using your preferred coffee grinder to grind your favorite Lifeboost whole bean coffee into a fine powder. You can then pour this powder into a sieve to strain out any large pieces that remain. Grind this portion again to achieve a truly fine powder for your finished product.
  
• Use real cacao powder, which facilitates a healthy gut and is rich in electrolytes.
  
• Stevia is a great substitute for sugar but be sure to check your particular stevia product label for a proper conversion ratio.
  

 Caramel Macchiato Mojo

Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  
• ⅓ cup cold-brewed Lifeboost Caramel Macchiato Medium Roast Coffee
  
• Caramel sauce and whipped cream for garnish (optional)
  

Instructions

• Combine ice cream and cold brew in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
• Garnish with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.
   

For your health: 

You can easily make some substitutions to this recipe to make it more “health friendly.” 
 
Simply:  

• Use your favorite dairy-free ice cream, such as choices that use coconut, almond, cashew or oat milk as their base. 
  
• Omit the whipped cream topping, use a dairy free whipped cream, or simply make your own (see recipe below).
  
• You can omit the caramel sauce or opt for making this rich keto-approved caramel sauce to top it off.
  

Homemade Whipped Cream

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  
• ½ teaspoon stevia
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
   
  

Mix heavy whipping cream on high with a hand or stand-up mixer for 1-2 minutes or until soft peaks form. 
 
Add stevia and beat on medium speed. Slowly add vanilla extract and mix until stiff peaks form.

Keto Caramel Sauce 

• ⅓ cup salted butter
  
• 3 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener
  
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
   
  

Melt butter and sweetener in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook for 3-4 more minutes until golden brown (avoid burning). Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the mixture is a caramel color and thick enough to coat the back of your spoon, remove from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract. Sauce will thicken while cooling.

Mint to Be

Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
  
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder (Use Lifeboost Peppermint Mocha coffee to give this a richer peppermint flavor)
  
• ½ cup milk
  
• 1 cup ice cubes
  

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Serve immediately.  

For your health: 

You can easily make some substitutions to this recipe to make it more “health friendly.”  

Simply:  

• Use your favorite dairy-free ice cream, such as choices that use coconut, almond, cashew or oat milk as their base. 
  
• Use a homemade chocolate syrup like the one listed below.
  
• Make your own instant coffee by using your preferred coffee grinder to grind your favorite Lifeboost whole bean coffee into a fine powder. You can then pour this powder into a sieve to strain out any large pieces that remain. Grind this portion again to achieve a truly fine powder for your finished product.
  
• Use almond, coconut, cashew, or oat for your milk choice.
  

2 Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Syrup 

• ¼ cup maple syrup
  
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  

Add syrup and cocoa powder to a bowl and mix until well combined. Use immediately or store leftover syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

Almond Joyful

Ingredients

• ¾ cup Lifeboost French vanilla coffee (chilled)
  
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  
• 2 cup coconut ice cream
  
• 1 cup chocolate ice cream
  
• Whipped cream and chocolate sauce to garnish (optional)
  

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

For your health:

You can easily make some substitutions to this recipe to make it more “health friendly.” 

Simply:  

• Use your favorite dairy-free ice cream, such as choices that use coconut, almond, cashew or oat milk as their base. Specifically choose coconut and chocolate flavors to create the flavors intended in this recipe. 
  
• Use a homemade chocolate syrup like the one listed below.
  
• Omit the whipped cream topping, use a dairy free whipped cream, or simply make your own (see recipe below).
   
  

2-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Syrup

• ¼ cup maple syrup
  
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
   
  

Add syrup and cocoa powder to a bowl and mix until well combined. Use immediately or store leftover syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Cream

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  
• ½ teaspoon stevia
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
   
  

Mix heavy whipping cream on high with a hand or stand-up mixer for 1-2 minutes or until soft peaks form.  Add stevia and beat on medium speed. Slowly add vanilla extract and mix until stiff peaks form.

No Kids Allowed

Ingredients

• 1 cup coffee ice cream
  
• 2 tablespoons Irish cream
  
• 2 tablespoons Kahlua
  
• ¼ cup chilled Lifeboost espresso coffee
  
• ¼ cup milk (optional for a thicker shake)
  
• ½ cup ice cubes
  

Instructions

Place all ingredients except toppings in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy. 

For your health:

You can easily make some substitutions to this recipe to make it more “health friendly.” 
 
Simply:  

• Try the recipe below to make your own healthy coffee ice cream to use. 
  
• Consider this clean irish cream recipe if you want to avoid store bought versions (see below).
  
• Try the homemade vegan Kahlua recipe for a healthier option. (see below)
  
• Use almond, coconut, cashew, or oat for your milk choice.
    
  

*Note: the homemade versions of both the Irish cream and the Kahlua make an amount far greater than what is needed in this recipe. 
 
**Also, though these recipes offer possibly a healthier option compared to store-bought versions, consuming alcohol does come with certain health risks: do not consume alcohol if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under the age of 21, or are at risk for certain health conditions.

Coffee Ice Cream (gluten-free, paleo, vegan)

• 2 13.6-ounce cans of full fat coconut milk (refrigerated or frozen for 10 minutes)
  
• ⅔ cup pure maple syrup
  
• 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee 
  
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
   
  

Add hardened cream from the cans of coconut milk (discard watery liquid), coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a freezer safe dish or container. Store in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours or until mostly solid. Allow 5-10 minutes for thawing for easy scooping.

Clean Irish Cream Liqueur

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  
• ½ teaspoon stevia
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
   
  

Mix heavy whipping cream on high with a hand or stand-up mixer for 1-2 minutes or until soft peaks form.  Add stevia and beat on medium speed. Slowly add vanilla extract and mix until stiff peaks form.

Homemade Whipped Cream

• ½ cup Irish whiskey
  
• ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons canned coconut cream
  
• ½ cup almond milk
  
• ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  
• ¼ cup dark roast coffee, brewed and cooled
  
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
   
  

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a bottle and store in the refrigerator. (Makes approximately 16 ounces of liqueur)

The One With All The (Coffee) Cheesecakes

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese
  
• 1 cup milk
  
• 1 cup Lifeboost coffee, chilled
  
• 6 scoops chocolate ice cream (you can also use vanilla ice cream if you prefer)
  

Instructions

Place cream cheese and milk in a blender and blend until combined. Add coffee and ice cream and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. (makes 4 servings)
 

For your health:

You can easily make some substitutions to this recipe to make it more “health friendly.” 

Simply:  

• Use a vegan or dairy free cream cheese.
  
• Use almond, coconut, cashew, or oat for your milk choice.
  
• Use your favorite dairy-free ice cream, such as choices that use coconut, almond, cashew or oat milk as their base. Specifically choose vanilla or chocolate flavors to create the flavors intended in this recipe.
  

Check out Lifeboost Coffee Grata Medium Roast .

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