Description
Rich Colombian coffee blends beautifully with banana and milk in this creamy smoothie recipe. Nutrition-packed ingredients create a delightful morning boost that energizes and satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 frozen banana (large)
- 120 ml (½ cup) almond milk
- 60 ml (¼ cup) strong coffee or cold brew
- 30 g (¼ cup) plain or vanilla protein powder
- 32 g (2 tbsps) creamy almond butter
- 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Ingredient Preparation: Load chilled brewed coffee, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, frozen banana, almond butter, and vanilla extract into a high-performance blender.
- Blending Process: Pulse blender at maximum speed, transforming ingredients into a silky, uniform mixture within 45-60 seconds until no visible fragments remain.
- Texture Refinement: Assess smoothie’s consistency, incrementally introducing additional almond milk to achieve desired liquid density, blending briefly to integrate.
- Presentation and Serving: Pour the velvety coffee-infused creation into a chilled glass with graceful technique, showcasing its rich, luxurious texture.
- Finishing Touch: Optionally embellish with a delicate cocoa powder or cinnamon sprinkle, elevating both visual allure and aromatic complexity before immediate consumption.
Notes
- Chill Before Blending: Use cold ingredients and pre-chill your glass to maintain the smoothie’s refreshing temperature and prevent rapid melting.
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Select fully ripe, spotted bananas for maximum natural sweetness and smoother blending consistency.
- Protein Powder Selection: Choose vanilla-flavored protein powder that complements coffee’s robust flavor without overpowering the drink’s delicate balance.
- Texture Adjustment Technique: Add almond milk gradually to control smoothie thickness, ensuring a perfectly creamy and drinkable consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg