Coffee Banana Smoothie (Printable version)

A creamy blend of coffee, banana, and milk creates this energizing beverage ready in just 5 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, for thickness)

# Directions:

01 - Add cooled coffee, banana, milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and oats (if using) to blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for 30–45 seconds until smooth and creamy texture is achieved.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired.
04 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It gives you that coffee kick without the afternoon jitters because the banana smooths everything out
  • Takes literally five minutes and tastes like something you would pay seven dollars for at a fancy cafe
02 -
  • Frozen banana is absolute magic here and turns the texture from regular smoothie into something remarkably similar to a coffee frappe
  • Blend it longer than you think you need to because ice cubes can leave weird chunky bits if you rush this step
03 -
  • Pour the coffee into ice cube trays the night before and use those instead of regular ice for an intensely coffee flavored version that never dilutes
  • Let the smoothie sit for about one minute after blending to let the foam settle then give it one quick swirl before pouring

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