Coffee Smoothie
Ingredients
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1 banana
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¼ cup brewed coffee (cooled)
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¼ cup milk (any milk you prefer)
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2 tbsp peanut butter
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2 tsp honey
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Optional: ½ cup ice cubes (for a colder smoothie)
Instructions
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Prepare coffee: Brew coffee and let it cool slightly.
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Add ingredients: In a blender add banana, brewed coffee, milk, peanut butter, and honey.
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Blend: Blend for about 30–40 seconds until smooth and creamy.
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Adjust texture: Add ice cubes if you want it colder and thicker, then blend again.
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Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Q&A
Q1: Can I make this smoothie dairy-free?
Yes. Replace regular milk with almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
Q2: Can I use instant coffee?
Yes. Dissolve 1 teaspoon instant coffee in ¼ cup warm water, then let it cool before blending.
Q3: How can I make it higher in protein?
Add 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder or 2 tbsp Greek yogurt.
Q4: Can I make it sweeter?
Yes. Add extra honey, maple syrup, or a date.
Q5: Is this smoothie good for breakfast?
Yes. It provides energy from banana and coffee, plus healthy fats from peanut butter, making it a quick breakfast option. ☕🥤