Hot take: I actually don’t love my coffee too creamy. I prefer the natural flavor of the coffee plant itself, and a splash of oat milk is really all I need to soften some of the bitterness. I do, however, crave the experience of a frothy, decadent beverage (who doesn’t want to sip on something rich and foamy?); I just don’t like to load my coffee with cream. Quite the dilemma, I’m aware. 

How do I make my beverage deliciously creamy without sacrificing the beloved coffee flavor? So glad you asked. I recently came across a helpful TikTok hack to take my daily drink up a notch, and I'm happy to report: it passes the test. 

It only takes three ingredients: cashews, dates, and collagen powder. By blending up those soaked cashews, you’re essentially creating plant-based milk—and instead of pouring it over your beverage, you’re combining it with your coffee in one simple step. The dates also add a touch of sweetness to the drink without overpowering it completely, so the coffee flavor still shines through. 

But I’d argue the real kicker here is the collagen peptides. There’s something about blending up a high-quality powder that makes the drink oh-so creamy, and it ties the whole recipe together. Experiential benefits aside, collagen is also associated with plenty of beauty perks, like skin elasticity and hydration and strong hair and nails.* mindbodygreen’s beauty & gut collagen+ also features beauty-enhancing extras, like hyaluronic acid, curcumin, as well as vitamins C and E to aid collagen synthesis and help protect cells from oxidative stress.* 

Find exactly how to replicate this swoon-worthy recipe below. 

You can enjoy this beverage hot or iced, but keep in mind that it will take around 10 minutes to soak the cashews and dates until they’re soft. So if you do prefer hot beverages, you might want to re-heat the coffee after you blend.

If you adore creamy confections but don’t want to sacrifice the natural coffee flavor, I’m right there with you. This recipe makes it easy to have the best of both worlds—a decadent yet simple sip.