Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 5 minutes, this smoothie is the perfect breakfast or snack when you’re short on time.
- Energizing: Packed with cold brew coffee, it gives you the caffeine boost you need to power through your day.
- Customizable: Adjust the sweetness, consistency, and even add extra ingredients like cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Healthy: With banana, Greek yogurt, and almond milk, this smoothie is rich in fiber, protein, and essential vitamins.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 1 ripe banana (or ½ cup frozen banana)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients
- Gather all your ingredients: cold brew coffee, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and sweetener (honey or maple syrup). If you’re using frozen banana, ensure it’s ready.
2. Blend the Smoothie
- In a blender, combine the cold brew coffee, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and your preferred sweetener. If you’re adding cocoa powder for an extra rich flavor, include it now.
3. Blend Until Smooth
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
4. Taste and Adjust
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed, adding more honey or maple syrup as desired.
5. Serve and Enjoy
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for a refreshing, energizing treat!
Notes
- Sweetener Options: You can adjust the level of sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup, or use a different sweetener like agave syrup or stevia.
- Banana Substitute: If you don’t like bananas or want to make this smoothie lower in sugar, try substituting with frozen avocado or cauliflower rice for a creamy texture without the sweetness of banana.
- Dairy-Free Option: This recipe is naturally dairy-free, but if you want a richer smoothie, you can substitute the almond milk and Greek yogurt with coconut milk and coconut yogurt.
Storing and Reheating
- Storage: This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately, but you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Stir well before drinking.
- Freezing: If you have extra smoothie, pour it into ice cube trays and freeze for future use. These smoothie cubes can be blended again for a quick, chilled coffee drink.
FAQs
1. Can I use regular coffee instead of cold brew?
Yes, you can use regular brewed coffee, but cold brew gives a smoother, less acidic flavor. If using regular coffee, let it cool before adding it to the smoothie.
2. Can I make this smoothie vegan?
Yes! Simply swap the Greek yogurt for a plant-based yogurt, and use maple syrup or another vegan-friendly sweetener.
3. How can I make this smoothie thicker?
For a thicker smoothie, add frozen fruit (like banana or berries), ice cubes, or more Greek yogurt.
4. Can I make this smoothie in advance?
This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, but if needed, you can prepare it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 1 day.
5. Can I add protein to this smoothie?
Absolutely! You can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder, or include ingredients like peanut butter or almond butter for an extra protein boost.
Conclusion
Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie is the perfect combination of energy and deliciousness. It’s creamy, refreshing, and packed with the flavors you love—coffee, banana, and a hint of sweetness. Whether you need a quick breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, this smoothie is the ultimate way to beat the heat and get a caffeine boost in one easy-to-make drink. Try it today and experience the refreshing power of a cool, creamy coffee smoothie!
Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie: A Refreshing Energy Boost
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
Description
The Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie is a creamy, refreshing drink made with cold brew coffee, banana, Greek yogurt, and almond milk, perfect for an energizing start to your day or a mid-afternoon boost.
Ingredients
1 cup cold brew coffee
1 ripe banana (or ½ cup frozen banana)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients: cold brew coffee, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and sweetener (honey or maple syrup). If you’re using frozen banana, ensure it’s ready.
- Blend the Smoothie: In a blender, combine the cold brew coffee, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and your preferred sweetener. If you’re adding cocoa powder, include it now.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed, adding more honey or maple syrup as desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for a refreshing, energizing treat!
Notes
Sweetener Options: You can adjust the level of sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup, or use a different sweetener like agave syrup or stevia.
Banana Substitute: If you don’t like bananas or want to make this smoothie lower in sugar, try substituting with frozen avocado or cauliflower rice for a creamy texture without the sweetness of banana.
Dairy-Free Option: This recipe is naturally dairy-free, but if you want a richer smoothie, you can substitute the almond milk and Greek yogurt with coconut milk and coconut yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
