Coffee Banana Breakfast Smoothie
The perfect blend-and-go solution for breakfast-skippers. This creamy coffee and banana blend uses frozen coffee cubes, soy milk, and chia seeds to turn your morning caffeine fix into a high-protein, fiber-rich meal that keeps you energized for hours.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee (chilled or 2 frozen Smootheeze cubes)
- 1/2 cup soy milk (or your preferred milk of choice)
- 1-2 medium frozen bananas
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 handful ice cubes if not using frozen coffee cubes (creates a cold, frosty texture)
- 1 tsp ground spices (cinnamon, cardamom, or pumpkin spice)
- 1 tsp flavored extracts (vanilla, peppermint, hazelnut, or almond)
- 1 serving protein powder
- 1 serving collagen powder
- See below for substitution and customization ideas
- 1 tbsp sweetener (raw honey, agave or other sugar substitutes)
Instructions
- Start by pouring the chilled coffee into your blender.
- Next, toss in the yogurt, chia seeds, and add-ins of your choice.
- Add the frozen banana last.
- Hit that button and blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add more liquid if needed and continue blending to achieve your desired consistency. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
Coffee Prep Hack
- Brew a pot of coffee the night before and freeze in Smootheeze half-cup freezer trays to create ready-to-blend frozen coffee cubes. Just pop two straight into the blender. It also creates an extra frosty, frappuccino-like texture
- If you’re looking for a dairy-free option, use 1/3 cup rolled oats and 1/2 an avocado instead of the yogurt and cottage cheese to still get a creamy blend that’s packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
- Not interested in chia seeds? No problem. Use 1/4 cup of walnuts to get similar nutritional benefits and a thick consistency with a nice nutty flavor that goes well with coffee.
- Not a coffee drinker? Replace the coffee with your favorite black. Matcha, or herbal tea.
- Peanut Butter Banana Coffee Smoothie: Add 1 tablespoon of peanut or almond butter for a rich, salty-sweet profile that’s incredibly satisfying.
- Banana Chocolate Coffee Smoothie: Add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to create a healthy, "mocha" style treat.
- Cold Brew Coffee Banana Smoothie: Use a cold brew concentrate for an even smoother, less acidic flavor.
- Coffee Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss: If you're looking to keep calories in check, swap the banana for 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower. It keeps the thickness but cuts the sugar!
- Instant Coffee Banana Smoothie: In a total pinch? Skip the brewing and blend 1 serving of high-quality instant coffee with 1 cup of water directly into your milk and frozen banana.
Nutrition
Serving: 20 oz
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