Coffee Banana Creamy Smoothie (Printable)

Blend bold coffee with creamy banana for a quick energizing beverage perfect for mornings.

# 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 (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add cooled coffee, banana, milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and oats (if using) to blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides if necessary.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired, blending briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve right away while cold and frothy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The banana and coffee combo tastes like dessert but counts as a balanced breakfast
  • Ready in under five minutes including cleanup time
02 -
  • Using a frozen banana instead of fresh completely transforms the texture into something resembling a milkshake
  • The smoothie separates if left sitting so blend and drink immediately for the best experience
03 -
  • Peel and freeze overripe bananas in batches so you are always ready to make this smoothie
  • Invest in a blender with enough power to completely break down frozen fruit for the smoothest texture

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