1 tbsp decaf or regular whole espresso beans (make sure they are organic and fair trade)
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
about 8 ice cubes
a splash of pure vanilla extract, optional
a sprinkling of cinnamon on top, optional
a splash of raw honey, pure maple syrup, or stevia, optional
Instructions
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Garnish with cinnamon (optional).
Notes
If you are sensitive to caffeine be very careful with raw cacao. It contains Theobromine (a sister molecule to caffeine), which affects many people the same way that caffeine does. I do not drink any caffeine because it affects me greatly and if I consume cacao I feel the same effects.
Recipe by Apples to Zoodles at https://applestozoodles.com/chocolate-coffee-crunch-shake/