Description
This Banana Coffee Smoothie blends the flavors of ripe banana and brewed coffee with rolled oats for a creamy, energizing drink. Ideal for breakfast or a midday boost, it’s easily customizable with your choice of milk and sweeteners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
- Chopped nuts or seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Select Your Banana: Choose a ripe banana, peel it, and break it into chunks for easier blending.
- Brew Your Coffee: Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- Measure the Oats: Measure out 1/2 cup of rolled oats.
- Choose Your Milk: Measure out 1/2 cup of your preferred milk (dairy or non-dairy).
- Gather Optional Ingredients: Have honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and ice cubes ready if desired.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender: In a blender, add banana chunks, cooled coffee, rolled oats, milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using).
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add more milk or ice cubes and blend again.
- Taste Test: Adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Pour into Glasses: Pour the smoothie into glasses.
- Add Toppings: Top with chopped nuts or seeds if desired.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with a banana slice or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Grab a Straw: Use a reusable straw for sipping.
- Savor the Flavor: Enjoy your smoothie as a breakfast or snack.
- Store Leftovers (if any): Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours, shaking before drinking.
Notes
- Experiment with add-ins like protein powder, nut butter, or spinach for variations.
- To keep it vegan, use plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Adjust the recipe based on your caffeine sensitivity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes