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This summer, when we were vacationing in a small town in Colorado, we often passed by a little drive-thru coffee shop that advertised something called the Chicken Fried Latte. At first, we were like “Ewww, can you imagine what in the world that tastes like?” But as we passed it again, I was more intrigued and wanted to try it! I’m up for tasting just about anything once I figured. So we swung through the parking log only to discover that the drive-thru was close—as in out of business. After doing a little searching online I discovered the business is actually up for sale and the owners own another restaurant in town but are getting out of the coffee business. I was bummed! So in doing even more looking online and reading some reviews of the shop, I think I figured out what their Chicken Fried Latte was supposed to taste like! I’m still not sure why they called their drink a Chicken Fried Latte since there’s no chicken and nothing fried about it but it is a catchy name that I’ll soon not forget so I thought it fitting that I include the story as my inspiration for creating this drink!
Even if my Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Latte is not exactly like the Chicken Fried Latte, I have to say I’ve created a pretty darn good beverage! Think of it like a smoothie meets coffee drink. And I’ll go as far to say that it would make a good breakfast too since it’s full of protein and coffee! That’s enough to keep you filled up for awhile and give you the energy you need to get going in the morning, right? I actually like to enjoy my Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Latte in the afternoons—it’s a great pick-me-up to help me keep going through the end of the day.
No matter when you enjoy it or what you think of the original’s name, I hope you’ll give it a try! I tweaked the recipe several times to come up with what is one of my new favorite drinks!
Now on to the recipe:
Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Latte (aka Chicken Fried Latte)
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee chilled
- ½ cup milk recipe uses skim milk but you can use 2%, almond, soy or whatever you like!
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 large banana ripe
- 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a blender, add all ingredients in order listed. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Liz
LOL, that name conjures up some not so yummy thoughts! But your latte looks wonderful, Brenda!
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
But it made you curious, huh, Liz? It really is such a yummy drink! I hope you’ll give it a try!
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba)
This has EVERYTHING I love in it!
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
I know Sarah–it’s like the best of all worlds for a yummy, satisfying start to the morning (or afternoon pick-me-up!)
Carlee
I’d have to give it a try with a name like that! Too bad the place was closed but I’m glad you gave it a go yourself instead. It sounds delicious!
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
It really is so yummy–I hope you do give it a try Carlee!
Christine
That sounds wonderful!
My co-hosts and I would love if you have time, to share this great recipe with our followers at the DI & DI Link Party. I think our followers would love it!
http://www.rustic-refined.com/2016/09/dishing-it-digging-it-link-party.html
If not, have a great week! Pinning this recipe, so I can try it.
Chris
Thanks for posting this! We drove by a couple weeks ago and the place was closed, although everything was inside like they were just closed for the day. I was curious enough to try one of these drinks.
Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)
You’re welcome Chris! Yes, we had the same experience–drove by and everything was still inside but like they were closed for the day. From doing a little online research, I think it is for sale. Maybe someday we’ll get to taste the original Chicken Fried Latte to see how it compares to my version!