Description
Start your day energized with this creamy and delicious Morning Coffee Smoothie, blending frozen banana, brewed coffee, Greek yogurt, and almond butter for a perfect balance of flavors and nutrition. Ideal for a quick breakfast or refreshing morning boost.
Ingredients
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Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup brewed coffee, cooled
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 tablespoon oats
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of cinnamon
- A handful of ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the frozen banana, cooled brewed coffee, milk, Greek yogurt, almond butter, oats, sweetener if using, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ice cubes to ensure a smooth blending process.
- Combine in Blender: Place all the ingredients into a blender. This ensures that the flavors mix properly and the smoothie becomes creamy and well blended.
- Blend: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which usually takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute depending on your blender’s power.
- Taste and Adjust: After blending, taste the smoothie. Adjust the sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if desired, or add a bit more coffee if a stronger coffee flavor is preferred.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use cold brew coffee for a stronger coffee flavor and smoother taste.
- For an extra nutritional boost, add a scoop of protein powder or a handful of fresh spinach.
- To create a mocha twist, add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder before blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
