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This Banana Coffee Smoothie is creamy, energizing, and ready in just 5 minutes. It blends frozen banana with chilled coffee for the perfect morning pick me up that tastes like a coffee shop drink but is healthier and made at home!
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If you love starting your morning with both coffee and a smoothie, this Banana Coffee Smoothie gives you the best of both worlds! Ive created dozens of smoothie recipes for the blog, from this Spirulina Smoothie and Matcha Smoothie and many more. Many of my smoothie recipes have gone viral on the Choosing Chia Instagram because of their simple ingredients, thick textures, and delicious flavours!
This smoothie recipe is easy to make by blending frozen bananas with coffee or cold brew to turn it into a delicious breakfast smoothie you’ll love. If you love banana smoothies try this Date and Banana Smoothie or this Chocolate Banana Smoothie next!
If you want to have even more coffee flavour with your breakfast try pairing this banana coffee smoothie with a batch of Coffee Overnight Oats or Tiramisu Overnight Oats!
When to make this
- Morning pick me up: When you want breakfast and coffee in one.
- Busy weekdays: A fast, 5-minute blend and go breakfast.
- Warm days: Perfect when you want your coffee cold instead of hot.
- Pre workout or afternoon snack: The perfect energy boost to get you through your workout or that afternoon slump.
Key Ingredients
- Banana: make sure to use frozen banana in this recipe to create a thick and creamy smoothie.
- Coffee: you can use freshly brewed coffee, or cold brew coffee for this smoothie.
*This is a recipe overview. The full recipe with measurements is below in the recipe card.
How To Make A Banana Coffee Smoothie
Step 1: Add the banana, coffee, almond milk and dates to a high-speed blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Pour into a glass or jar to go and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
- Add protein: Add one scoop of vanilla or unflavoured protein powder like I add to this Berry Protein Smoothie. If the smoothie becomes too thick, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of extra milk.
- Make it mocha: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons cocoa powder.
- Lower sugar option: Use half frozen cauliflower instead of banana.
- Add nut butter: Almond butter or peanut butter like I use in this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie will make it richer and more satisfying.
- Boost the fibre: Add chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds.
How To Store
This smoothie is best enjoyed right after blending, but it can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day. Keep it in a sealed jar and give it a good shake before drinking since it may naturally separate.
Jess’s Tips
- Use frozen banana: This gives the smoothie a thick, creamy texture without needing ice.
- Cut the banana before freezing: Small pieces blend more smoothly.
- Let the coffee cool slightly: Hot coffee will melt the frozen banana and thin the smoothie.
- Use cold brew for a stronger taste: Cold brew makes the smoothie extra smooth and flavourful.
- Add ice: if you want it extra frosty a small handful of ice will thicken the smoothie more.
- Customize it: Add any mix-ins or add ins you love to this smoothie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! If you don’t like bananas, try using frozen mango or berries instead. You can also freeze coconut milk in ice-cube trays and use the frozen coconut milk cubes in the smoothie instead of banana.
No. Ground coffee cannot be added directly to the smoothie and must be brewed first. You can however add instant coffee directly to this smoothie. Add 1-2 teaspoons of instant coffee instead of the brewed coffee.
Yes! Cold brew coffee works great in this smoothie. If you have cold brew on hand you can use that instead of freshly brewed coffee.
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BananaCoffee Smoothie Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 smoothie
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Banana Coffee Smoothie is easy to make and customize for an energizing breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, frozen
- 2 medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (or 1 shot espresso, or 2 tsp instant coffee)
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk of choice
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- Handful of ice
- Any additional mix-ins you love
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and creamy
- Pour into a glass, and serve immediately
Notes
Use frozen banana for a thick and creamy texture.
Cut the banana into small pieces before freezing for easier blending.
Let the coffee cool so it does not melt the banana.
Use cold brew if you want a stronger coffee flavour.
Add a handful of ice for an extra frosty texture.
Customize with your favourite mix ins or add ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 241
- Sugar: 32g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
Just made this for breakfast & it was super delicious. Thank you for sharing. Xoxo.
If I use frozen cauliflower instead of bananas how much cauliflower do I use?
Hi Tania, you can use about 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower!
Hey, This recipe looks super amazing!! I can’t wait to try this coffee smoothie. Thank you so much for sharing. Keep sharing more cool recipes like this.
Thanka Elena, enjoy!
How many cups is a frozen banana? The smoothie still had pieces of dates in it and then it became less thick. How do I fix this? Do you add the frozen fruit right after you take it out of the freezer?
Hi Victoria, it’s hard to say how many cups, it would depend on how the banana is cut (small peices, halves etc.) If you’re dates are a bit stale or old and harder, they will be a bit more difficult to blend. Fresh dates should blend up easily. One solution to soften your dates is to soak them in warm water for 5 minutes then drain them, it will rehydrate the dates so no need to go out and buy new ones!
Does it have to be black coffee?
Coffee or espresso will both work!
This looks amazing, cant’ wait to try this.
Thanks Alan! Hope you enjoy!
I’m glad I kept reading till the Notes section! I detest bananas and usually when I see them in a recipe I’ll pass on the recipe and don’t even bother to find a substitute! So happy I can try with frozen cauliflower!
Glad the substitution works for you Tiffany! Other alternatives you can try would also be adding a couple of tablespoons of your favourite nut butter or about 1/4 cup of soaked cashews which will help thicken the smoothie!
This will be perfect for the hot summers! I’ve never been interested in starting my morning off with super unhealthy sugary drinks. Thanks for the amazing recipe!
Your welcome, enjoy!