Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This refreshing and creamy cold brew coffee smoothie, bursting with your favorite fruit flavors and a hint of vanilla. It's a perfect, energizing treat that's both satisfying and naturally gluten-free.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 13 minutes (8 min prep, 5 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including frozen or fresh fruit of choice, liquid, nut butter — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, to prevent cross-contamination with gluten, ensure that all ingredients, particularly those that are processed or packaged, are certified gluten-free. Be mindful of shared equipment if preparing in a kitchen that also handles gluten In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Always double-check labels on any processed ingredients like flavored milks or protein powders to confirm they are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen or fresh fruit of choice
- 1 cup liquid (almond milk, coconut milk, or water)
- 1 tbsp nut butter, chia seeds, or protein powder
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Combine the frozen or fresh fruit of choice, your chosen liquid (almond milk, coconut milk, or water), nut butter, chia seeds, or protein powder, and pure vanilla extract into the pitcher of a high-speed blender. Add the optional honey or maple syrup at this stage if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
- 2
Add the ice cubes to the blender pitcher. Secure the lid and blend on high speed for approximately 60 to 90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and has a creamy, uniform consistency. Listen for the blender to achieve a consistent hum, indicating all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 3
Carefully taste the smoothie. If you desire more sweetness, add an additional teaspoon of honey or maple syrup and blend for another 15 seconds to incorporate. Adjust to your personal preference for sweetness.
- 4
Pour the blended cold brew coffee smoothie into two serving glasses. Serve immediately to enjoy its chilled, refreshing texture and vibrant flavors.
- 5
For a thicker smoothie bowl, reduce the amount of liquid by half and blend until very thick. Spoon into a bowl and top with certified gluten-free granola, seeds, and extra fresh fruit for a delightful breakfast or snack.
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Tips & Notes
- Softened butter should hold a fingerprint but not be greasy — if it melts on touch, it's too warm for creaming.
- Any plant-based milk works here — oat milk (certified GF) gives the richest mouthfeel; almond milk keeps it lighter.
- Coconut milk separates in the can — stir or shake well before using.
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