Coffee Banana Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy blend of coffee and banana with vanilla sweetness

# 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)

# How-To Steps:

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 mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and add additional sweetener if desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The banana naturally sweetens the coffee bitterness without needing much added sugar
  • It comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Using completely cooled coffee is crucial, otherwise the ice melts before blending starts
  • A frozen banana transforms this from a regular smoothie into something almost like soft serve
03 -
  • Blend the liquid ingredients first before adding ice to prevent your blender from getting stuck
  • Use a ripe banana with lots of brown spots for the best natural sweetness

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