If you’re someone who loves a hot cup of joe in the morning, you are not alone. According to a study by the National Coffee Association, 62% of adults in the US drink coffee every day, with at least 7 in 10 Americans enjoying this caffeinated drink at least once a week. That’s a lot of coffee beans now.
In honor of National Coffee Day, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best recipes that place coffee center stage in unique or surprising ways. From coffee-rubbed prime rib and caffeinated sticky wings to delicious smoothies that give you a kick in the morning, here are just a few of the many different ways you can enjoy coffee beyond your morning cup.
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Coffee grounds are paired with fragrant spices like smoked paprika, chili powder, and vanilla bean seeds (yummy!) To create this Prime Rib Roast Rub that is perfect for making on vacation or just for a cozy weekend at home. If you want to get even more cozy, check out these 50 Slow Cooker Recipes You Shouldn’t Live Without.
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Ground coffee and Black Angus strip steaks are a heavenly combination in this coffee crust steak recipe. Served with a generous helping of corn and herb salsa, this dish is an ideal dish to enjoy any time of the year. We have a number of other healthy steak recipes that you should try too!
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This wonderfully juicy cake made from crushed zucchini and mashed bananas finds an ideal partner in homemade vanilla coffee icing. For the icing, you just have to whip up some cream cheese at room temperature, powdered sugar, instant espresso powder and a touch of vanilla extract. Here are 30 more healthy baked goodies you can make at home.
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Amazing, whether served alone or with a warm cup of chai tea, this cardamom coffee cake recipe is a perfect welcome in the cooler season. We love how the cake’s scratch-resistant, bulletproof frosting is sprinkled with fresh coffee beans and cardamom pods for extra spiciness. Combine this with a cup of healthy chai tea.
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The next time you’re making wings, be sure to add some finely ground coffee to the rub mixture. The aromas of the ground coffee create a taste that is out of this world. Tip: If you prefer dry wings as opposed to sticky wings, skip the sticky sauce altogether and just use the dry rub. If you’re looking for wings, check out our chain restaurant chicken wings taste test.
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Courtesy Ambitious Kitchen
If you can’t decide whether to start your day with coffee or a smoothie, why not both? This simple smoothie gets its undeniably delicious taste from chilled brewed coffee, frozen bananas, natural peanut butter, vanilla, and one unexpected ingredient – frozen cauliflower. Here are the best ingredients to add to your smoothie for a flat stomach.
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Courtesy of Cookie and Kate
What’s better than fresh, homemade cookies? Homemade Cookies You Don’t Even Have to Bake! Made with cocoa powder, natural peanut butter, and oatmeal, these no-bake cookies are boosted when instant coffee powder is added to the mix. If you love these cookies, we have 100 more recipes for you that you can’t cook!
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This vegan donut recipe uses soy milk, maple syrup, coffee, and a sprinkle topping to get its delicious taste and amazingly fluffy texture. An added bonus is that these donuts can be easily baked in the oven on a baking sheet, which saves time and effort.
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If you’re looking for the perfect protein shake after a gym workout, look no further – this quick smoothie recipe is for you. Made with cold brew concentrate, frozen bananas and creamy peanut butter, one serving of this delicious smoothie contains 15 grams of protein. If you are going to use protein powder, then you have to look at what we have named the best for weight loss.
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Sure, pumpkin spice and vanilla hold a special place in the hearts of many coffee lovers, but once you’ve tried this peanut butter coffee recipe, you may never return. All you have to do is mix room temperature coffee, milk, peanut butter, and sweetener together. Make sure you serve this drink over ice.
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If you are a fan of coffee and kombucha, you must try coffee kombucha. To make coffee kombucha, following this recipe, all you need to do is ferment the kombucha in a mixture of coffee, sugar, and flavors like vanilla extract or unsweetened cocoa powder.
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Mushrooms and coffee may seem like an unlikely pairing, but trust us on that one. This vegan dish is made with an earthy black walnut coffee sauce and takes a little over half an hour to prepare. We recommend serving it with seasoned rice and fruity cocktails.
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