Creamy Coffee Banana Smoothie (Printable Version)

Creamy coffee blended with ripe banana delivers energizing refreshment 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Add cooled coffee, banana, milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and oats to blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed for 30–45 seconds until mixture reaches smooth, creamy consistency.
03 - Taste smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired.
04 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve right away while chilled.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It delivers your morning caffeine fix without the heat of regular coffee
  • The banana creates the creamiest texture without any dairy
  • Takes literally five minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Use really ripe bananas. Green ones will make it taste weirdly grassy and ruin the whole thing.
  • Coffee must be completely cold before blending. I once used lukewarm coffee and ended up with a sad, watery mess.
03 -
  • If your blender struggles, add more milk a tablespoon at a time until everything moves freely
  • For an extra frothy top, blend on the highest setting for an extra 10 seconds

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