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.

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 simple make your own (see recipe below).

• 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.

• 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.

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 

• 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 simple 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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 simple make your own (see recipe below).

• 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.

• 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.

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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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)

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.

References:

https://www.foodiewithfamily.com/coffee-milkshakes/

https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/healthy-eating/g29003067/best-dairy-free-ice-cream/

https://simpleveganblog.com/homemade-chocolate-syrup-2-ingredients/

https://perfectketo.com/keto-whipped-cream/

https://www.papernstitchblog.com/coffee-milkshake-recipe-for-national-coffee-milkshake-day/

https://www.asweetpeachef.com/coffee-ice-cream/

https://blog.paleohacks.com/chocolate-coffee-milkshake/#

https://marshasbakingaddiction.com/banana-coffee-milkshake/

https://fred210.blogfree.net/?t=4511397#:~:text=Most%20companies%20make%20instant%20coffee,beans%20into%20a%20fine%20powder.&text=Start%20the%20grinder%20and%20grind,as%20it%20will%20grind%20to.

http://www.temptingtreat.com/2020/03/mocha-milkshake/ 

https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/sugar-free-caramel-sauce-recipe-low-carb-keto/

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mocha-mint-shake-recipe-2120868

https://domesticgothess.com/blog/2018/01/18/boozy-coffee-milkshakes/

https://perchancetocook.com/2017/03/14/homemade-clean-irish-cream-liqueur/

https://veganinthefreezer.com/homemade-kahlua/

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/54173/chocolate-cheesecake-milkshake/

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