Classic Coffee Banana Smoothie
A creamy and refreshing smoothie that combines rich coffee with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, busy mornings, or an energizing afternoon pick-me-up.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
Smoothie
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
- sweetener optional, to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Use a ripe, freckled banana for the best sweetness and texture.
- Brew a cup of coffee and allow it to cool completely.
- Add the banana, cooled coffee, milk, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and add sweetener if desired, then blend again briefly.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Garnish with cinnamon, whipped cream, banana slices, or chocolate syrup if desired.
Notes
Use frozen bananas for an extra creamy texture. Cold brew coffee provides a smoother flavor. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day or frozen in ice cube trays and re-blended later. Try adding cocoa powder, cardamom, nutmeg, protein powder, spinach, or oats for delicious variations.