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Coffee Banana Smoothie: A Delicious and Energizing Breakfast Recipe

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Start your day with a deliciously energizing Coffee Banana Smoothie! This creamy blend of ripe bananas, brewed coffee, and Greek yogurt is perfect for a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack. Enjoy the rich flavors and boost your energy with this easy-to-make smoothie.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled to room temperature)
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for creaminess and protein)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
  • Ice cubes (about 1 cup, or to your preference)

Instructions

  1. Select Your Bananas: Choose two ripe bananas with a few brown spots for optimal sweetness.
  2. Brew Your Coffee: Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Gather Your Other Ingredients: Prepare milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes.
  4. Add the Bananas: Peel and break the bananas into chunks, then add them to the blender.
  5. Pour in the Coffee: Add the cooled coffee over the bananas in the blender.
  6. Add the Milk: Pour in one cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy).
  7. Sweeten It Up: If desired, add one tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
  8. Flavor Boost with Vanilla: Add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  9. Incorporate Greek Yogurt: Add half a cup of Greek yogurt for creaminess and protein.
  10. Spice It Up: Sprinkle in half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon if desired.
  11. Add Ice: Toss in about one cup of ice cubes.
  12. Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds to a minute.
  13. Taste Test: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency as needed.
  14. Adjust Consistency: Add more milk or coffee if too thick, or more yogurt or ice if too thin.
  15. Pour and Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass or to-go cup.
  16. Garnish (Optional): Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or banana slices if desired.
  17. Enjoy Immediately: Enjoy your smoothie fresh for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a thicker smoothie, use frozen bananas or add more ice.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt with any yogurt of your choice.
  • Adjust the sweetness according to your preference based on the ripeness of the bananas.

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