Creamy Coffee Banana Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy blend of coffee and ripe banana, naturally sweetened and ready in minutes.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine cooled coffee, banana, milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and oats if using in a blender container.
02 - Process on high speed for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired.
04 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve right away while chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like drinking a frappuccino without the guilt or the price tag
  • The banana makes it ridiculously creamy without any dairy required
  • You get your caffeine and breakfast in one handheld cup
02 -
  • Hot coffee melts the ice too fast and makes the whole thing watery and sad
  • Over blending introduces air bubbles that disappear within minutes, leaving you with a thin, separated drink
  • Frozen banana is the game changer between a smoothie and something that feels like a treat
03 -
  • If your bananas are going brown, peel and freeze them immediately in freezer bags for smoothie emergencies
  • Run your blender with hot water and a drop of dish soap after making this to remove coffee oils
  • Adding oats makes it substantial enough to count as breakfast when you are running late

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