Coffee Cooler

14 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Ready In: 5 min

“A low calorie milkshake that can be modified to produce a variety of flavors, and is a great use for leftover coffee. Use different flavors of hot cocoa mix to make different flavored milkshakes.” - by SJKS

Ingredients

2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature
2 cups skim milk
1 (.55 ounce) package hot cocoa mix
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 banana, cut into chunks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 ice cubes

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

In the container of a blender, combine the coffee, milk, hot cocoa mix, sugar, banana, vanilla and ice cubes. Cover and blend until smooth and frothy. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
80 cal
4%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Carbs
16.2 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Jul. 1, 2008

"I followed the recipe as written and we thought that it was a really nice cold coffee drink (especially on a hot afternoon when caffeine is needed/wanted). For the banana: I believe it is used more ..." See morefor a sweetener and a thickener then it is for flavour because you can’t really taste it. ( I used one over ripe banana. ) I also used cold refrigerated leftover coffee. We all thought this drink had the perfect amount of sweetness to it. The coffee, hot chocolate & banana combined together very well to please our tastes. THX."

CookinginFL

Jun. 30, 2008

"Not bad, but not really what I'd call a 'shake.' I kept all measurements the same except that I used 1 cup of coffee and 1 cup of milk. It tasted pretty good and had a nice 'foaminess' on top...the ba..." See morenana wasn't too strong, so don't worry about that. Like I said, this really wasn't a shake in consistency...I'm thinking that it would actually taste best if you simply blend all ingredients (expect the ice) then pour the mixture of crushed ice."

Zesty Lizard

Oct. 26, 2009

"The banana I used was probably too ripe because the banana taste was way too strong. I even used a 1.25oz pouch of cocoa mix and added another tablespoon Sugar. It was still alright, but next time I'l..." See morel either half or eliminate the banana."

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