Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 small banana, frozen
- 1 Tablespoon instant coffee
- 1/4 cup water, warm
- 1/2 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup ice
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder or 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Banana: Peel, chop, and freeze the small banana ahead of time to ensure the smoothie has a creamy and chilled texture.
- Mix Instant Coffee and Oats: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of instant coffee in 1/4 cup of warm water, then add 1/4 cup of old fashioned oats, stir well, and let sit for a minute to allow the oats to soften and coffee to infuse.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the frozen banana pieces, the coffee and oat mixture, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder or a scoop of chocolate protein powder, 1 cup of ice, and 1/2 cup of almond milk. Add 1/2 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients for about one minute or until completely smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk gradually to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee slightly.
- Use maple syrup as a vegan alternative to honey.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup to taste.
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based or dairy milk.
- Old fashioned oats help to thicken the smoothie and add fiber, but can be omitted if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus freezing time for banana, recommend freezing banana at least 2 hours prior)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
