Coffee Smoothie
This 5-minute banana coffee smoothie makes the perfect breakfast smoothie or afternoon snack – combining coffee, banana, and just a hint of chocolate flavor for a tasty and satisfying pick-me-up!
Servings: 2
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 teaspoons of instant coffee
- 1 cup of cold water
- 1 cup of plant-based milk
- ⅓ cup of old-fashioned oats
- 2 large frozen bananas
- ½ tablespoon of sugar or agave (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 cups of ice
Instructions
- Add the instant coffee and water to a cup. Mix until completely diluted. If you have a frother, you can use it to mix it thoroughly.
- Add the coffee, plant milk, oats, bananas, sugar or agave, and cocoa powder to a blender. Blend for one minute.
- Taste and adjust any of the ingredients to taste.
- Add the ice and pulse until it's finely crushed, but not entirely dissolved into the smoothie.
- Divide the smoothie into two glasses and sprinkle some instant coffee on top as garnish.
Notes
- For the easiest blending: Place the soft ingredients and liquids closest to the blades and the frozen ingredients last. If you’re using a lower-speed blender, it’s best to use thinly sliced frozen bananas (rather than bigger chunks).
- Tweak the flavors: Taste it after blending and adjust any ingredient.
- Adjust the consistency: If it’s too thick, add a little more plant-based milk. If it’s too thin, add more oats, frozen bananas, or ice.
- Use cold/chilled coffee: If you’ve got hot coffee to hand, try placing it in the freezer for about 20 minutes for a quick chill.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg
