Creamy Coffee Banana Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy blend of coffee and ripe banana for energizing mornings

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Add the cooled coffee, banana, milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and oats 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 delivers that perfect caffeine kick without the afternoon crash
  • The banana makes it creamy enough to feel indulgent while staying light
02 -
  • The smoothie separates quickly so drink it within 10 minutes of blending
  • Frozen banana is the secret to making this feel like a milkshake rather than just cold coffee
03 -
  • Blend the oats first with the milk before adding other ingredients to avoid gritty bits
  • Use a high-speed blender if possible to fully break down the frozen banana

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