Creamy Coffee Banana Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy blend of coffee and banana, ready in 5 minutes for an energizing start.

# What You’ll 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, optional for thickness

# How To Make It:

01 - Add the 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, or until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It gives you that morning coffee buzz while actually feeling substantial enough to count as breakfast
  • The banana naturally sweetens everything so you can go lighter on added sweeteners than you think
02 -
  • Using frozen banana instead of fresh completely transforms the texture into something almost like soft-serve ice cream
  • The coffee must be completely cooled or room temperature, otherwise your smoothie will melt too fast
03 -
  • Make coffee ice cubes by freezing leftover brewed coffee in an ice tray, then use those instead of regular ice
  • If you prefer it thinner, add a splash more milk instead of more ice

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