Coffee Banana Creamy Smoothie (Printer-friendly)

Creamy blend of coffee and banana for a quick energizing drink

# 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 - 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 consistency is achieved.
03 - Taste and add additional sweetener if desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve chilled.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You get the caffeine kick without the bitter aftertaste of hot coffee
  • The banana makes it creamy enough to fool your brain into thinking it is dessert
02 -
  • The longer this sits the more the coffee flavor separates and settles at the bottom
  • Frozen banana eliminates the need for extra ice which prevents watering down the flavor
03 -
  • Add the ice last so it does not get stuck under the heavier ingredients
  • If your blender struggles add a splash more milk to get things moving

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