Coffee Banana Smoothie (Printable Version)

Creamy coffee and banana blend in 5 minutes. Refreshing energizing beverage.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
02 - 1 medium ripe banana
03 - 1/2 cup milk or dairy-free alternative

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
07 - 2 tablespoons rolled oats

# How To Make It:

01 - Add cooled coffee, banana, milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and oats (if using) to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get your morning caffeine fix plus actual nutrition in one glass
  • It takes literally five minutes from fridge to blender to first sip
02 -
  • Hot coffee will melt your ice too fast and make the texture watery
  • Frozen bananas are worth the extra prep time for that thick, creamy consistency
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with frozen banana, cut it into chunks before freezing
  • Drink this within 10 minutes of blending or it will start to separate

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