Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative (almond, oat, dairy, or coconut milk)
- 1 ripe banana or 1/4 avocado
Sweeteners
- 1–2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or soaked dates
Optional Flavor Enhancers
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup ice cubes or frozen berries
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- A handful of spinach or kale (optional)
Instructions
- Brew and Chill Your Coffee: Start with freshly brewed strong coffee. Allow it to cool completely or use leftover cold brew to prevent watering down your smoothie.
- Add Creamy Base Ingredients: Pour your choice of milk or milk alternative into the blender along with banana or avocado to create that rich, thick smoothie texture.
- Add Sweetener and Flavor Enhancers: Include your desired sweetener such as honey, maple syrup, or soaked dates, and any spices or extracts like vanilla or cinnamon for extra taste complexity.
- Blend with Ice or Frozen Fruit: Add ice cubes or frozen berries to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting thickness by adding more liquid as needed.
- Taste and Serve Immediately: Give your coffee smoothie a taste and adjust sweetness or richness before pouring into your favorite glass and enjoying straight away.
Notes
- Use cold coffee to avoid watering down your smoothie.
- Freeze bananas in advance for added creaminess and natural sweetness.
- Start with less sweetener and add more if needed for balanced flavor.
- Adjust frozen fruit quantity to achieve desired thickness.
- Use a high-powered blender for smooth texture without grit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan (when using plant-based milk and sweeteners)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 180-250 (depending on ingredients and sweetener used)
- Sugar: 12-18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3-6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5-2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2-4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30-40g
- Fiber: 3-5g
- Protein: 2-6g (varies with protein powder addition)
- Cholesterol: 0-10mg (dependent on milk choice)
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