3 Minute Greek Yogurt Coffee Smoothie
Get your morning buzz in smoothie form with this recipe for a 3 Minute Coffee Smoothie. Made with Greek Yogurt, frozen banana, coffee and even some cocoa for a deeper flavor, this smoothie can be made in just 3 minutes. I like to use a single serve blender for this to just blend and go!
Let’s face it, mornings can be BUSY! With getting ready for work, getting the kids ready, and everything in between – it can be hard to find time to make breakfast. As a professional baker, I love classics like chocolate but, I have a THING for coffee recipes! That’s where this coffee smoothie comes into play!
It takes just a few simple ingredients and only 3 minutes to make, wohoo!
Make this breakfast smoothie when you’re short on time, and have a full day ahead. This recipe makes 1 smoothie and is the perfect way to get your day started!
For more breakfast smoothies try this Coffee Banana smoothie, or this frozen fruit smoothie!
If you love coffee recipes, you can make this instant iced coffee recipe and dunk these Coffee Cookies in it! YUM!
WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS RECIPE
- Great for when you’re short on time, as it takes just three minutes to make!
- The ingredients can be customized to your liking.
- You can drink it on the go!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED
- Frozen Banana – A banana not only adds natural sweetness, but helps keep the smoothie icy without having to add ice that could water it down.
- Black Coffee – You can use your favorite black coffee or cold brew to give this smoothie a caffeine kick.
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt – Adds thickness to the smoothie, I like the Fage and Oikos brands.
- Cocoa Powder – Gives the drink a rich chocolatey flavor and brown color.
- Maple Syrup – Use a dash of maple syrup to sweeten up the smoothie if needed.
- Granola – You can top this smoothie with a small handful of granola for flavor and crunch!
The best bananas to use
The more spotty your bananas the sweeter they will be which is why the sweetness of this smoothie depends on your bananas.
When bananas on my counter turn spotty I un-peel them, wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them for smoothies!
I dont recommend using unfrozen bananas because then you will have to add ice to the smoothie and ice totally waters it down. A little bit of forethought to freeze the bananas goes a long way!
If your frozen bananas werent so spotty to begin with you can add some maple syrup to it because if you just add sugar it wont melt in a cold drink.
How to make this smoothie
Layer the ingredients: In a personal sized blender (such as the Ninja or Nutrabullet) add the frozen banana, cold coffee, greek yogurt, and cocoa powder.
Blend the smoothie: Start by pulsing the ingredients together to break up the banana, then blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust: Taste the smoothie and add simple syrup if needed. Pour into a glass and top with granola if desired. Enjoy!
Using Instant Coffee
This is a great option if you don’t have any brewed coffee cold and ready. Just be sure to add some liquid like milk or water to ensure the proper consistency.
Recipe Tips
- In order for the smoothie to blend properly, cut the frozen banana into pieces first.
- You’ll want to make sure the coffee is cold before adding it to the smoothie, as hot coffee will cause the banana to thaw, and the Greek yogurt may separate.
Topping Ideas
I like to top this smoothie with some granola bits and pieces of dark chocolate but you can also top it with cacao nibs, shredded coconut, or chia seeds. If you use granola you’ll need a spoon too!
Making ahead
This smoothie is best enjoyed right away, as the frozen banana will melt over time.
If you have any extra, pour it into a silicone ice cube tray and freeze until solid. When ready to use, pop them into a blender with milk and blend until smooth and creamy.
3 Minute Greek Yogurt Coffee Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen
- ½ cup black coffee, cold or cold brew
- ½ cup vanilla greek yogurt, (I use Fage)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder, (optional)
- Simple syrup, (optional)
- Granola garnish, (optional)
Equipment
- 1 Personal Sized Blender Ninja or Nutra Bullet
Instructions
- In a personal-sized blender (such as the Ninja or Nutrabullet) add the frozen banana, cold coffee, greek yogurt, and cocoa powder if using.
- Start by pulsing the ingredients together to break up the banana, then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie and add simple syrup if needed. Pour into a glass and top with granola if desired. Enjoy!
Delicious and just what I needed this morning when I was out of milk for my ice coffee. I had all the ingredients to make a smoothie so searched for a Greek yogurt coffee recipe. I used plain nonfat Greek yogurt and pure maple syrup to sweeten it. Thank you for the great start to my day! I’ll be exploring your other recipes : )
This is such a lovely compliment Maureen! Thank you so much for coming back and leaving a review. I hope you find some other yummy recipes on the site!