Coffee banana smoothie – healthy grab-and-go breakfast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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soaking the oats (optional)
15 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
479 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
International
Coffee banana smoothie – healthy grab-and-go breakfast
Description
The Coffee banana smoothie starts by soaking oats in espresso or instant coffee to soften them, then blending together ripe banana, milk (dairy or plant-based like almond milk), and maple syrup for sweetness. Optional ingredients such as unsweetened cocoa powder, almond butter, and cinnamon can be added to enrich the flavor profile with chocolate notes, nuttiness, and spice warmth. Blending until smooth yields a thick consistency from the oats and banana, complemented by the coffee's robust taste.
This smoothie offers a convenient and satisfying breakfast or snack that combines caffeine, carbs, and gentle sweetness in one portable drink. It can be prepared in advance, though adding extra milk in the morning helps thin it to a preferred drinking consistency, as oats absorb liquid over time.
For variation, caffeine-free coffee can be used, and in cooler months, warm spice blends like pumpkin pie or gingerbread spices enhance the seasonal character. Soaking oats ahead of time in coffee also saves blending time while improving smoothness.
Ingredients
basic recipe:
- 1/4 cup espresso 4 tablespoons, or instant coffee, 60ml
- 4 tablespoons oats
- 1 banana
- ¾ cup milk you can use plant-based milk, almond milk is best
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
optional but recommended:
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 almond butter heaping teaspoon
- cinnamon large pinch
Instructions
- Add the oats and espresso to a blender container. You can add now the rest of the ingredients, or if you have time, leave the oats with coffee for about 15 minutes to soften (it will be easier to make the smoothie smooth).
- Add all the other ingredients and pulse until smooth.
Notes
- If no espresso machine is available, dissolve 1-2 teaspoons of instant coffee in boiling water as a substitute.
- Use caffeine-free coffee to enjoy a similar smoothie without caffeine.
- Adding a pinch of pumpkin pie or gingerbread spice is recommended in colder seasons for warmth.
- Prepare the smoothie the day before by soaking oats in coffee overnight and adding milk in the morning to adjust thickness.
- Keep the banana fresh by adding it just before blending if making ahead.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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