Description
Enjoy a creamy Coffee Banana Smoothie that blends the rich taste of brewed coffee with ripe bananas. Ideal for breakfast or a refreshing afternoon treat, this energizing smoothie is quick to make and can be customized with your favorite milk and sweeteners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Whipped cream (for topping, optional)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Select Your Bananas: Choose two ripe bananas with a few brown spots for optimal sweetness.
- Brew Your Coffee: Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- Gather Your Other Ingredients: While the coffee cools, gather milk, sweetener (if using), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes.
- Add the Bananas: In a blender, add the two ripe bananas, breaking them into smaller pieces if desired.
- Pour in the Coffee: Add the cooled brewed coffee to the blender.
- Add the Milk: Pour in one cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy).
- Sweeten It Up: If desired, add one tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Flavor It: Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract and, if you like, half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Ice, Ice Baby: Toss in one cup of ice cubes.
- Blend It All Together: Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds. Adjust consistency with more milk or ice if needed.
- Taste Test: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency as desired.
- Pour and Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass.
- Add Toppings: Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder if desired.
- Garnish: Garnish with a banana slice or coffee beans for decoration.
- Enjoy: Grab a straw and enjoy your energizing Coffee Banana Smoothie right away.
- Storing Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different types of milk or sweeteners based on your preferences.
- This smoothie can be customized with additional ingredients like protein powder or nut butter for an extra boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes