Coffee Smoothie
This easy Coffee Smoothie recipe is the perfect way to start your morning! Made with coffee, oats, flaxseeds and bananas, it's a healthy recipe for people on the go.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 ripe banana
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk, you can use any milk including soy milk or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Freeze the coffee. Pour brewed coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze for several hours or overnight.
- Blend the smoothie. Combine the coffee ice cubes, banana, oats, cocoa powder, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, milk, and honey in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Finish and serve. Taste for sweetness and adjust accordingly. Serve.
Notes
- Blend in stages: To get a smoother texture, blend the oats and flaxseeds with milk before adding the remaining ingredients.
- Use a ripe banana: Ripe bananas are naturally sweeter and blend better, giving your smoothie a sweeter and creamier texture.
- Freeze your coffee in advance: Frozen coffee cubes not only chill your smoothie but they also keep it from becoming watered down. Be sure to freeze your coffee the night before.
- Customize the sweetness: Depending on the ripeness of your banana and your personal preference, you might not need any additional sweetener.
- Add protein: Consider adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder for an even more satiating smoothie.
- Toppings: Consider topping your coffee smoothie with a sprinkle of cacao nibs, granola, chia seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg
