Description
This Coffee Smoothie combines the energizing power of coffee with creamy Greek yogurt, peanut butter (or almond butter), and a touch of sweetness for a refreshing, healthy drink that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
1 cup cooled coffee
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter (optional, for richness)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
4–6 ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Make sure the coffee is cooled to room temperature or chilled. Peel and freeze the banana ahead of time for the best texture.
- Add to blender: In a blender, combine the cooled coffee, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and optional ingredients like nut butter, sweetener, and cinnamon.
- Blend: Add ice cubes and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener or ice if needed. Blend again briefly if any adjustments are made.
- Serve: Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add more frozen banana or extra ice cubes.
- For a vegan version, use non-dairy yogurt and plant-based milk (like almond, oat, or soy milk).
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of honey or maple syrup, or skip it entirely if you prefer a less sweet smoothie.
- To make it more filling, add protein powder, chia seeds, or flaxseeds.
- If you prefer a less sweet smoothie, reduce the amount of honey or maple syrup and let the natural sweetness of the banana shine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200–250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg