- Can I use instant coffee?
- Yes, dissolve it in a little water first, but brewed coffee offers a richer flavor profile.
Morning Buzz Coffee & Banana Smoothie
The savior of busy mornings: a caffeine kick and a nutritious breakfast in one glass. Slow-burning carbs from oats provide sustained energy, banana adds potassium and creaminess, and coffee wakes you up. Efficient, fast, and surprisingly delicious.
Ingredients
1
whole
Banana (ripe, spotted peel)
2/3
cup
Cold Brew or Chilled Coffee
1/2
cup
Milk or Plant-based Milk
1/4
cup
Rolled Oats
1
tsp
Honey
3
cubes
Ice
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Equipment Needed
- Blender: For a smooth consistency.
Allergen Information
Wheat (if not certified GF oats)
Milk (unless plant-based)
Instructions
1
✓
Break the banana into the blender. Add oats, honey, chilled coffee, and milk.
Tip: The riper the banana, the higher the sugar content, meaning you need less honey. Pectin in the fruit thickens the drink.
2
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Add the ice and blend on high for about 1 minute until completely smooth.
Tip: Oats need time to be pulverized by the blades; otherwise, the texture will be gritty.
3
✓
Pour into a glass and drink immediately.
Tip: If left to sit, the oats will absorb liquid and turn the smoothie into a thick pudding.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 whole Banana (ripe, spotted peel)
- 2/3 cup Cold Brew or Chilled Coffee
- 1/2 cup Milk or Plant-based Milk
- 1/4 cup Rolled Oats
- 1 tsp Honey
- 3 cubes Ice