Description
A creamy and energizing peanut butter coffee smoothie! This quick and easy recipe combines frozen banana, peanut butter, coffee, and milk for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled (or cold brew concentrate)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (or sweetener of choice, to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, chopped peanuts, peanut butter drizzle, whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure banana is frozen and sliced. Brew coffee and let cool completely. Gather all other ingredients.
- Combine in Blender: Add ingredients to the blender in this order: milk, yogurt (if using), coffee, peanut butter, banana, cocoa powder (if using), sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on low, gradually increasing to high, until smooth and creamy (30-60 seconds). Add more milk if too thick, or ice if too thin.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness, peanut butter flavor, or chocolate flavor to your liking.
- Add Ice (Optional): Add ice cubes for a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Pour and Top: Pour into a glass and add desired toppings.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Frozen Coffee Cubes: Use frozen coffee cubes for an extra intense coffee flavor.
- Protein Powder: Add a scoop of protein powder for a protein boost.
- Vegan: Use non-dairy milk, vegan yogurt (or omit), and maple syrup/agave for a vegan version.
- Chia/Flax Seeds: Add chia or flax seeds for nutrients and fiber.
- Spice: Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm flavor.
- Greens: Sneak in spinach or kale for a healthy boost.
- Nut Butter: Experiment with different nut butters.
- Coffee Strength: Adjust coffee strength to your preference.
- Make Ahead: Combine ingredients (except ice) and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add ice and blend when ready.
- Cold Brew: Use cold brew concentrate for a smoother flavor.
- Don’t Over-Blend: Blend just until smooth.
- Adjust Sweetness: Adjust sweetener to your preference.
- Ripe Bananas: Use ripe bananas for sweetness and creaminess.
- Texture: Adjust banana/milk ratio for desired thickness.
- Clean Up: Rinse blender immediately after use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute