4-ingredient Coffee Banana Smoothie

Looking for a morning pick-me-up? Look no further than this coffee banana smoothie. This delightful drink combines the unmistakable flavour of coffee with creamy frozen bananas, yielding a healthier spin-off of a frappe.

If you can’t go without your morning coffee, this coffee banana smoothie is a fun twist on your morning brew. It also contains added nutrients and carbohydrates from the bananas and dates, helping to keep you fuller for longer.

With just 4 healthy ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation time, this coffee banana smoothie is an ideal option for busy mornings. 

And if you’re a coffee addict like me, you’ll love my coffee chia seed pudding as well!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

I just know you’ll love this recipe. It’s:

• Made with just 4 healthy ingredients
• Deliciously moreish and completely customisable
• Naturally vegan-friendly and gluten-free
• Ready in just 5 minutes!

What ingredients will I need?

To make this coffee banana smoothie, you will need:

1. Frozen bananas

Frozen bananas are often used as a smoothie base (see my go-to green smoothie recipe and this delicious blueberry smoothie bowl) as they yield a creamy texture akin to ice cream when blended. 

When your bananas start to go brown, you can peel and break them into chunks and freeze them in an airtight container for on-demand use. And don’t forget to save a few spotty bananas to make this chai banana bread too! 

2. Coffee

It wouldn’t be a coffee banana smoothie without coffee! I’m using a shot of espresso in this recipe but you are also welcome to use any of the following:

• 2 tsp of instant coffee mixed with 40ml of lukewarm water
• Strong brewed filter coffee – if you are doing this I recommend omitting/reducing the amount of milk used
• If you like the taste of coffee but it gives you the jitters, you can try decaf or a coffee alternative such as a mushroom blend or date seed coffee.

3. Milk

You can use any milk of your choosing in this recipe – I prefer almond milk in this smoothie but feel free to use your favourite! Oat, soya, rice, and semi-skimmed milks would all work well.

I do not recommend using coconut milk as it will be too rich and the flavour will mask other flavours in the smoothie.

4. Dates

I love adding sticky medjool dates to this smoothie for extra sweetness! You can use other natural sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup or agave syrup if you prefer; or omit the sweetener entirely to make this recipe even simpler.

Optional additions

This smoothie is delicious alone but also serves as a great vessel for lots of tasty additions! Here are some fun ways to switch up your coffee banana smoothie:

• Add a few tablespoons of oats or a scoop of your favourite protein powder to make the smoothie more filling.
• Add some cocoa powder for a delicious mocha smoothie! And if you’re a chocoholic like me, you’ll love my vegan oreo brownies.
• Add some health boosters such as flaxseeds, hemp seeds or maca powder to the smoothie.
• Add a dash of cinnamon or some vanilla extract for extra flavour!

How to make a coffee banana smoothie step-by-step:

This recipe couldn’t be easier to make.

Simply add all your ingredients to a blender (photo 1), blend until smooth and creamy (photo 2), and pour into your favourite glass (photo 3)! 

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