Vegan Iced Latte Macchiato

This Iced Latte Macchiato is the perfect pick me up on a warm summer's morning.

We all know that feeling when you wake up and just “need” a coffee. Maybe you don't always remember to eat breakfast, especially when you have kids running around or your dog whining at the door to go for a walk. This recipe is quick, only take a few minutes to make, and it's a healthy breakfast and your morning coffee in one delicious thick smoothie.

This smoothie is great for boosting your energy. Both coffee and bananas are great for giving you energy, which is perfect in the morning. This is especially good when it can be done healthily.

This can easily be made weaker or decaf if you are not as big a coffee addict as I am. For a weaker coffee use half the amount of instant coffee, to match this I would also use half the amount of cocoa powder, but it is really up to your personal preference. Maybe you prefer the chocolate taste to the coffee taste, if this is the case use the same amount of cocoa powder with half the coffee.

I found this smoothie really delicious and refreshing. By using the frozen banana you will make the drink colder as well as thicker. It also adds one of your five a day to your drink. The banana is great for thickening the mixture, however, if you would prefer it a little less thick use half the banana. If you have already made the mixture before you discover it is too thick, try adding ¼ cup more milk at a time until it is the consistency you enjoy.