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    Home » Beverages » Smoothies » Coffee Banana Smoothie

    Coffee Banana Smoothie

    Published: Mar 29, 2023 by Linda Warren

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    Wake up with a jolt of caffeine along with some smooth, healthy, chocolaty goodness! This coffee banana smoothie is super nutritious and tasty at the same time. It's a fantastic source of calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamins, and plenty of fiber to give that extra energy boost everyone needs in the morning.

    Make that first cup of coffee in the morning this delicious coffee lovers' smoothie. It's a quick, healthy, on-the-go way to start any day!

    Coffee smoothie with whipped cream topping by bananas.

    FYI - This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. All links are products I use when making my recipes.

    Table of Contents

    • Healthy Breakfast Coffee Smoothie
    • Why You'll Love this Coffee Smoothie Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
    • Ways to Add Coffee to Smoothies
    • How to Add Fiber to Smoothies
    • Ways to Sweeten a Smoothie
    • Equipment Needed
    • How to Make a Coffee Smoothie
    • Smoothie Making Tips
    • Recipe Variations
    • How to Serve a Banana Coffee Smoothie
    • Make Ahead
    • How to Store and Freeze
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Smoothie Recipes

    Healthy Breakfast Coffee Smoothie

    Raise your hand if your day doesn't start until you have some coffee! (Hey, that's me too!). Coffee tastes delicious either hot or cold, with cream, just black, or as part of a milkshake.

    But, did you know you can add coffee to smoothies? Yup, you can! And it tastes incredibly delicious, too!

    This smoothie is chock full of important fatty acids and has four times the amount of fiber as a potato. Can't ask for much more than that! These, in turn, work to enhance energy levels which is just what one needs in the morning.

    Overhead of smoothie with no topping.

    Why You'll Love this Coffee Smoothie Recipe

    You'll really enjoy how quickly this smoothie comes together. It's as easy as just adding all the ingredients to the blender.

    As easy as it is, you might be surprised to know that this tasty, caffeinated drink can be your entire breakfast! It's an entire meal in a glass. Enjoy it as a pre-workout meal to power you through or a post-workout snack to help recovery.

    It's also super versatile! There are so many different things you can do to this recipe to make it taste differently.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for banana coffee smoothie.
    • Strong coffee or espresso
    • Milk
    • Cocoa powder
    • Peanut butter - sub almond or cashew butter if desired
    • Banana
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Stevia
    • Ice cubes (optional)

    Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

    • Coffee - It's best to use cold coffee. You can substitute it with espresso or cold brew if you prefer.
    • Milk - Use regular cow's milk or plant-based milk such as almond milk or oat milk. Or swap it with Greek yogurt, either plain, vanilla, or coffee-flavored.
    • Peanut Butter - You can substitute it with another nut butter such as almond butter or cashew butter. If you have a nut allergy, use SunButter (sunflower seed butter).
    • Banana - If you want to make a coffee smoothie without banana, you can substitute it with another fruit, avocado, coconut milk, or yogurt.
    • Stevia - You can substitute it with your preferred sugar substitute.
    • Ice Cubes - Freeze coffee in ice cube trays to use coffee ice cubes so the smoothie flavor isn't watered down.
    • Extra Crunch - Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of cacao nibs.

    If you don't want a caffeine smoothie, use decaf coffee and omit the cocoa powder because it also contains caffeine.

    Ways to Add Coffee to Smoothies

    • Brew strong coffee and refrigerate it to get it cold. Use cold coffee for the liquid in a smoothie.
    • Make strong instant coffee by doubling the amount of the coffee granules as directed on the package. Refrigerate it before using it in a smoothie.
    • Use cold brew coffee for a smoother coffee flavor.
    • Freeze coffee in ice cube trays and use frozen coffee cubes instead of regular ice cubes.

    How to Add Fiber to Smoothies

    • Add a teaspoon of ground flaxseed.
    • Add a tablespoon of chia seeds or hemp seeds.
    • Add ¼ to ⅓ of old-fashioned rolled oats (uncooked oatmeal). Do not use steel-cut oats because they don't blend well.
    • Add ¼ to ½ of an avocado.

    Ways to Sweeten a Smoothie

    • Use agave, honey, maple syrup, or sugar.
    • Use your favorite sugar substitute.
    • Use 1 pitted date.

    Equipment Needed

    • Blender
    • Personal Blender Jar

    How to Make a Coffee Smoothie

    Before and after blending smoothie.
    1. Place all ingredients in a blender or single-serve blender jar.
    2. Blend, starting slowly, and then increase speed until the mixture is smooth.
    Pouring mocha smoothie into glass.
    1. Pour the blended mocha smoothie into a glass or mason jar.
    Top the smoothie with whipped cream, chocolate chips and a straw.

    Serve your chocolate coffee smoothie as is with a straw for easy sipping or top with whipped cream, some banana slices, and a few mini chocolate chips. Other great toppings include granola, chopped nuts, or maybe a little chocolate syrup. Mornings never tasted so good!

    Smoothie Making Tips

    • Use frozen fruit and vegetables to make the smoothie cold and thick.
    • Use cold liquids.
    • Add more liquid if the smoothie is too thick.
    • Add liquid ingredients to the blender first.
    • Start blending on low then increase the speed to high.
    • Adjust the sweetness to your taste preference by adding or reducing the sweetener.
    • Use a pitted date as an alternative to sugar, honey, agave, maple syrup, or other sweeteners.

    Recipe Variations

    • Coffee Berry Smoothie - Make a blueberry or strawberry coffee smoothie by substituting the banana with frozen blueberries or strawberries.
    • Coffee Collagen Smoothie - Add a scoop of collagen powder.
    • Coffee Fruit Smoothie - Substitute the banana with other fruit. Mango is a popular one.
    • Coffee Oatmeal Smoothie - Add ¼ to ½ cup of oats.
    • Coffee Protein Smoothie - For a high-protein coffee smoothie, add a scoop of protein powder.
    • Coffee Pumpkin Smoothie - Substitute the banana with frozen pumpkin puree.
    • Dairy-free Coffee Smoothie - Use plant-based milk.
    • Green Coffee Smoothie - Add a handful of spinach leaves or a teaspoon of spirulina powder.
    • Peppermint Mocha Smoothie - Add ¼ to ½teaspoon of peppermint extract.
    • Vegan Coffee Smoothie - Use plant-based milk.

    How to Serve a Banana Coffee Smoothie

    Garnish your coffee smoothie with banana slices, chocolate chips, chocolate shavings, cacao nibs, or chocolate-covered coffee beans.

    And sometimes you just want your smoothie to be over the top, right? So a little extra whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate are in order.

    Make a coffee smoothie bowl. Reduce the milk by half so it is extra thick. Pour it into a bowl and top it with banana slices, berries, nuts, or granola.

    Make Ahead

    Place all the smoothie ingredients except the milk in a small plastic freezer bag. When ready to make the smoothie, pour the milk into the blender and add the frozen ingredients. Blend on low then increase the speed after the frozen ingredients have broken up a little.

    How to Store and Freeze

    Smoothies are best right after blending. However, if you have leftovers and you want to save them, here's what to do:

    Store any smoothie leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Stir or shake it before drinking because it may separate.

    Freeze smoothie leftovers in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Blend again with ice cubes to get a usual smoothie texture.

    Or you can freeze smoothie leftovers in popsicle molds to make popsicles like these cherry chocolate smoothie breakfast popsicles.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you put coffee beans in a smoothie?

    Yes, coffee beans are edible and they will give a boost of coffee flavor, add nutrients, and provide a little crunch in smoothies.

    Can you put coffee grounds in a smoothie?

    Yes, coffee grounds are edible and they will add extra flavor, texture, and fiber to a smoothie. Finely ground coffee is best for a smoothie because larger grounds will make it gritty. You can use fresh or leftover brewed grounds. Start with 1 tablespoon and adjust the amount to your taste.

    More Smoothie Recipes

    If you love smoothies, whether it's for breakfast or a mid-day boost, check out these healthy smoothie recipes. They're all easy to make, nutritious, and sure to have you feeling your best.

    • Blueberry Coffee Smoothie
    • Key Lime Smoothie
    • Strawberry Banana Smoothie
    • Pineapple Banana Smoothie

    Want more? Find lots of healthy smoothie recipes here on 2CM!

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    Overhead of smoothie with whipped cream.

    Coffee Banana Smoothie

    This Coffee Smoothie is a great way to start your day! Calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamins, and plenty of fiber are just what you need to give your morning an energy boost.
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 322kcal
    Author: Linda Warren

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Personal Blender Jar

    Ingredients

    • 6 oz strong coffee
    • ¼-1/3 cup milk
    • 1 Tablespoon dark cocoa powder or cacao
    • 2 Tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
    • 1 banana, frozen
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon stevia (sugar, agave, honey, or maple syrup can be subbed)
    • ice cubes (optional for a thicker smoothie)

    Instructions

    • Place all in blender and mix until smooth. If you like a thicker smoothie you can add a handful of ice cubes to blender.

    Notes

    HOW TO STORE: Smoothies are best eaten immediately after blending but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours or frozen for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1.6mg

    This post has been updated with new photos and useful information. It was first published on March 24, 2014.

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    • Apple Pie Smoothie with whipped cream by basket of apples.
      Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie
    • Spinach Banana Smoothie
    • Mason jar filled with blackberry smoothie and garnished with blackberries and mint.
      Healthy Blackberry Smoothie Recipe with yogurt

    Comments

    1. Blake Fick says

      June 16, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      This was really good! Taste like a Perculator from Juiceland! ($10 for a large... sigh)I used cold brew for the coffee. I didn't have stevia so i think it might have been a little sweeter if I had used that.

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        June 23, 2020 at 11:58 am

        Glad you enjoyed! I love to make these at home so I can have them whenever I want. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Madi says

      July 27, 2018 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      Combining coffee and a smoothie is a brilliant idea! I must make this for breakfast tomorrow morning!

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        July 28, 2018 at 11:35 am

        Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Denay DeGuzman says

      July 27, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! Starting off the morning with this delicious coffee-lovers smoothie made my day more special! This recipe's a keeper.

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        July 28, 2018 at 11:36 am

        Thanks Denay! So glad you enjoyed it as much as I do.

        Reply
    4. jodi crane says

      August 23, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      This recipe makes a very thin odd tasting drink. It borderlines on gritty and bitter. It definitely could use some reworking.

      Reply
      • Linda Warren says

        August 24, 2015 at 8:41 am

        I'm so sorry your smoothie did not come out as you expected. Mine has always come out creamy and smooth, kind of like drinkable coffee mocha ice cream. Maybe change up your coffee which might be giving your smoothie a bitter edge.I am not sure where the gritty comes from except maybe your cacao powder was not a fine enough grade. I hope you will give it another chance if you love coffee.

        Reply
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