Description
A creamy, energizing smoothie combining the richness of coffee with the sweetness of ripe bananas. It’s perfect for a breakfast or mid-day pick-me-up!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cold strong brewed coffee
- ½ cup whole milk or almond milk
- 2 medium frozen ripe bananas, cubed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup crushed ice cubes
- Canned whipped cream, optional garnish
Instructions
- Add the coffee, milk, frozen bananas, honey, cacao powder, and ice cubes to a blender.
- Pulse a few times to get the blender blades going, then blend for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth.
- Pour into two 16-ounce glasses and garnish with canned whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk or another plant-based milk.
- If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, adjust the honey to taste.
- Frozen bananas help create a thick and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg