Creamy Coffee Banana Smoothie Recipe
This Creamy Coffee Banana Drink is a deliciously smooth and invigorating blend of frozen bananas, cold brew coffee concentrate, and almond milk, naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and enriched with almond butter and warm spices. Perfect for a refreshing morning boost or an afternoon pick-me-up, this drink combines the richness of coffee with the natural creaminess of bananas for a wholesome, dairy-free treat.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: ~0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Base
- 1 1/2 frozen ripe bananas
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup cold brew coffee concentrate
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 soft Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 handfuls of ice
Garnish
- Chocolate shavings
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Blend Base Ingredients: Combine frozen bananas, cold brew coffee concentrate, unsweetened almond milk, pitted Medjool dates, almond butter, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth, adding more almond milk if necessary to reach your preferred consistency.
- Add Ice and Blend: Add two handfuls of ice to the blender and blend again until the drink is thoroughly smooth and creamy, ensuring a chilled and frothy texture.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the creamy coffee banana drink into serving glasses. Garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon and chocolate shavings for an appealing finish before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cold brew coffee concentrate based on desired coffee strength.
- Use ripe Medjool dates to ensure natural sweetness and smooth blending.
- For a vegan and dairy-free option, ensure almond butter and chocolate shavings are free from animal products.
- To make it less sweet, reduce or omit the dates.
- This drink can be prepared in advance and kept chilled for up to 24 hours, but blending again before serving is recommended for best texture.
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