Quick And Easy Coffee Banana Smoothie
Short on time? This coffee banana smoothie combines frozen banana, Greek yogurt, and brewed coffee for an easy and quick breakfast to get your day started! You only need a blender and 5 minutes to have it ready for a busy day ahead. Grab a to go cup and get ready to make a simple breakfast you’ll love!
Looking for a quick, easy breakfast that will get you through the morning? As a busy pastry chef, I know I do. This coffee banana smoothie is just what you need!
It’s made with just a few simple ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make. Plus, it’s incredibly creamy and delicious!
Banana + coffee + yogurt blended together makes a super easy breakfast for when you are pressed for time and need to start your day. I like to make it then top with granola for a crunchy treat on top!
If you love breakfast smoothies like this one, make sure to try this coffee smoothie or frozen fruit smoothie! Or if regular coffee is more your thing you can always make it at home with this instant iced coffee recipe!
Ingredients you need
- Frozen Banana – You’ll need a frozen banana that is ripe with natural sweetness to blend into the smoothie.
- Brewed Coffee – Your favorite brewed coffee or cold brew gives this smoothie a proper buzz.
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt – Adds a tang and creaminess.
- Nut Butter – I use sunbutter but you can use whatever you like.
- Maple Syrup – helps to sweeten if the coffee is too bitter.
- Garnish – Sprinkle the top with granola and dark chocolate chunks to round it out!
A note on Bananas
Frozen bananas work better in smoothies because the alternative is adding ice which could water down your smoothie and turn it into more of a slushie with little pieces of ice. If you dont have frozen bananas you can add the ice, just remember the texture can be different.
The more spotty the bananas the better! They will make your smoothie more sweet the more ripe they are.
To freeze bananas- un peel them and wrap them in plastic wrap. Stick them in a freezer safe bag and save for your next smoothie!
Helpful equipment
- These are the glass cups I use in this recipe, it comes with the straws and a cleaning brush!
- For a personal blender the magic bullet is great, I also have an Ultra Bullet by Mueller
- For on the go cups, I like to use disposable because I dont know if ill be able to wash the blender cup. These on the go smoothie cups are perfect!
How to make this smoothie
Prepare the ingredients: Cut the banana into pieces if necessary. This will also make it easier to blend. Measure out the rest of the ingredients.
Blend until smooth: Layer the ingredients into a personal-sized blender such as a Magic Bullet. Pulse to break up the banana chunks, then blend until smooth and creamy.
Garnish and serve: Pour into a large glass or travel mug, then top with granola and dark chocolate chunks. Enjoy!
VARIATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS
- Make it vegan: Use your favorite dairy-free yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Swap the nut butter: Use almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
TOPPING IDEAS
- Granola and dark chocolate chunks
- Coconut flakes
- Sliced banana
- Nuts and seeds
TIPS FOR RECIPE SUCCESS
- When choosing a banana for smoothies, you’ll want to make sure it’s ripe. The browner, the better! This will ensure a naturally sweet flavor without adding any extra sugar.
- To help the blender work better, chop the frozen banana into pieces before blending. This will make it easier for the blender to break down all of the ingredients.
- If you don’t have a frozen banana, you can add up to one cup of ice into the blender. The smoothie may have more of a thinner consistency.
- You can adjust the sweetness of this coffee banana smoothie by adding more or less maple syrup as desired.
- You can also use coffee ice cubes if you want to enjoy your smoothie cold. Simply freeze brewed coffee into ice cube trays for easy coffee cubes that won’t water down your drink.
STORAGE AND FREEZING
This frozen smoothie is best enjoyed immediately as the frozen banana will melt and create a thinner consistency.
If you have any extra, you can freeze it for up to 4 weeks. To freeze, pour the coffee banana smoothie into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. Then, transfer into an airtight container or bag and store in the freezer until ready to use. Blend the smoothie cubes with some milk to bring to a smoothie consistency.
Quick and Easy Coffee Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup brewed coffee, cold or cold brew
- ½ cup greek vanilla yogurt, (I use Fage)
- 1 tbsp sunflower seed butter, or nut butter of choice
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- Garnish with granola and dark chocolate chunks, optional
Equipment
Instructions
- Cut the banana into pieces if necessary. Measure out the rest of the ingredients.
- Layer the ingredients into a personal-sized blender such as a Nutrabullet or Ninja. Pulse to break up the banana chunks, then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a large glass or travel mug, then top with granola and dark chocolate chunks. Enjoy!
