Coffee Smoothie

This simple 4-ingredient coffee smoothie is a delicious breakfast drink. It’s more filling that plain coffee and packed with essential nutrients.

Recipe Ingredients

• This 4-ingredient coffee smoothie is a refreshing alternative to iced lattes.
• Oat milk, black coffee, hemp seeds, and frozen bananas are blended together until creamy.
• The hemp seeds have anti-inflammatory fats, while the bananas are rich in filling fiber.
• Ready in just 5 minutes, this energizing, dairy-free smoothie is perfect for busy mornings.

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Coffee Smoothie Health Benefits

Enhances Feeling of Fullness

Bananas are rich sources of fiber, a nutrient that reduces hunger.

It increases satiety, or fullness, because it’s digested slowly. This means it stays in the body for a long time.

Hemp seeds also have some protein, which contributes to satiety.

Boosts Energy

Feeling hungry can make you feel tired and sluggish. But thanks to the satiating effect of bananas and hemp seeds, this smoothie can give you a boost.

Also, coffee contains caffeine. This is a substance that stimulates the body and mind, giving you energy.

Supports Digestion

Getting enough fiber is key for healthy digestion. It keeps you regular and reduces the risk of digestive issues.

This smoothie is a good source of fiber thanks to the banana.

Manages Cholesterol Levels

Banana, which is used in this smoothie, is a heart-healthy food.

It has soluble fiber, a type of fiber that reduces high cholesterol.

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease, so it’s important to control it.

Reduces Inflammation

Over time, too much inflammation can lead to disease. Examples include heart disease and diabetes.

Hemp seeds can help lower the risk. They’re rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory in the body.

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Ingredient Notes

• Oat milk
  Oat milk tastes great with banana but feel free to use other types of milk, like dairy milk or almond milk.
• Cold black coffee
  Use brewed coffee that has been chilled or use cold brew. Avoid using hot coffee or coffee with added ingredients like cream and sugar.
• Hemp seeds
  Hemp seeds give the smoothie extra thickness and a slight nutty flavor.
• Frozen banana
  Frozen banana will make the drink cold without having to use ice, which can water down the drink. It also adds some natural sweetness.

Step-by-Step Instructions

For full ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe.

1. Pour oat milk into the blender.
   For the smoothest texture, add liquids first.
2. Add coffee.
3. Add hemp seeds.
4. Add frozen bananas.

5. Blend until smooth.
   Start on low speed, then increase to high.
6. Pour into a cup. Serve immediately.

Optional Add-Ins

Extracts

If you want to add extra flavor without changing the smoothie’s texture, use extracts.

This smoothie would taste great with almond extract or vanilla extract.

Use ½ teaspoon per smoothie.

Butters

Coffee and nutty flavors are delicious together. To enjoy the combination in this smoothie, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of nut or seed butter.

Tasty options include peanut butter, almond butter, and sunflower seed butter.

Aside from adding flavor, these ingredients have anti-inflammatory fats and a bit of protein.

Protein powder

To bulk up your smoothie and make it more filling, add protein powder. You can use chocolate, vanilla, or unflavored protein powder.

The add-in will turn your smoothie into a post-workout snack. That’s because protein power is a supplement that supports exercise recovery.

Another option is collagen powder, which is good for skin health.

Blender Tips

Chop fruits before freezing.

Before making a coffee smoothie, you’ll need to freeze a banana first.

Never put a whole frozen banana in your blender. Instead, slice the banana into coins or chunks first.

The chunks can be about the size of an apple wedge if you have a more powerful blender.

Begin with liquids.

The secret to a perfect smoothie is to load ingredients in a certain order.

Start with lightest and softest ingredients. This includes liquids, liquid sweeteners, and add-ins like powders and nut butters.

When you turn on the blender, these ingredients will pull everything else toward the blades.

After the light ingredients, add leafy greens and fresh fruit. Hard and heavy ingredients, like ice and frozen fruit, should go in last.

Avoid blending on low for too long.

Blend on high speed for most of the recipe. This will keep your motor cool.

If you blend on low for too long, the motor will overheat.

Rotate ingredients with a tamper.

A tamper is a tool that’s included with most blender models.

It’s designed to be inserted through the lid while the blades are moving. Move the tamper around the container, in a circle, hitting all 4 sides.

This allows you to move ingredients toward the blades, helping remove air pockets.

Use a blade scraper.

An easy way to avoid wasting smoothie is to use a

This tool lets you remove leftover smoothie underneath the blender’s blades.

You can also use a mini spatula.

Expert Tips

• For the best texture and sweetness, use a ripe banana. Look for one with a yellow peel and some brown spots.
• To make at thicker smoothie, use extra banana slices or a few ice cubes.
• If you want to thin the smoothie, add a bit of oat milk and blend for 10 seconds.
• You can sweeten this recipe by adding 1 tablespoon date syrup or a chopped and pitted Medjool date.
• Use more coffee (¾ cup) and less oat milk (¼ cup) for a smoothie with more caffeine.
• Refrigerate leftover smoothie in a glass jar. Make sure it has an airtight lid to keep it fresh. Drink it within 1 or 2 days.

Questions You May Have

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