Coffee Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

This coffee banana peanut butter smoothie is the perfect balance of flavors – indulgent and satisfying. It’s naturally sweetened with fruit, making it a healthy breakfast option or an energizing afternoon snack. Plus, it takes less than 5 minutes to make, so it’s perfect for busy mornings or a quick pick-me-up.

This smoothie is a delicious and decadent treat that is sure to become a favorite. It combines the bold flavors of coffee with the creamy sweetness of ripe bananas and the nuttiness of peanut butter. It’s so simple to make, yet it’s so good!

I’ve been making this smoothie for years now and I simply love this combination of ingredients. The best part is that there are so many ways to customize it based on your taste or whatever ingredients you have available.

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• Ingredients you’ll need
• How to make a coffee banana peanut butter smoothie
• Recipe video
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• FAQs
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Ingredients you’ll need

• Cold Brew Coffee: I love using cold brew coffee for smoothies to add a caffeine boost and a rich coffee flavor to it. Cold brew coffee is less acidic than hot brewed coffee, so it has a smoother taste that doesn’t overpower the other flavors. Overall, I find that it can provide a more balanced coffee flavor in the smoothie. You can use store-bought cold brew or make your own cold brew at home (it’s so easy!). A substitute option is listed below.
• Frozen Banana: I love using frozen ripe bananas in my smoothies. They make it creamy, add a velvety texture, and make it more filling. They also add a natural sweetness to the drink, which can help balance out the bitter taste of coffee.
• Peanut Butter: It adds healthy fats and makes the smoothie even more rich and delicious. Any nut or seed butter works here, like almond butter, cashew butter, or sun butter. Note that the flavor might change.
• Date: It adds a pleasant caramel-like flavor to smoothies without the need for processed sugars.
• Ground Cinnamon: The addition of cinnamon brings a subtle but noticeable flavor that complements the overall natural sweet taste.
• Almond Milk: Unsweetened almond milk is one of my favorite liquid base for smoothies. It tastes great, it’s low in calories, and it’s available everywhere. You can use any milk of your choice. Use plant milk (oat, soy, cashew, coconut) to make this smoothie dairy-free and vegan if necessary. Soy milk is great for added protein. If you want to make this smoothie without milk of any kind, use water instead.

Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. This section covers notes on ingredients and possible substitutions.

How to make a coffee banana peanut butter smoothie

It’s super easy! Simply combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste the smoothie and add additional milk if it is too thick. And that’s it.

Note that you do not need a high-dollar blender to make this smoothie. If you use a high-powered blender (like Vitamix or Blendtec), your smoothie will have a finer, more even consistency. But you can certainly make this recipe in a regular blender too. I usually use my Nutribullet for individual smoothies, and it works great.

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Tips & recipe notes

• Although I personally prefer cold brew coffee, you can use 1 cup of cooled brewed coffee instead of cold brew coffee and almond milk in this recipe.
• If you do have a high-speed blender, start on low speed, then gradually increase the speed to high to help blend all ingredients. This is particularly important when using a small amount of liquid.
• I highly recommend using frozen banana for this recipe. It adds thickness and creaminess to smoothies, naturally sweetens them, and makes your smoothie cold without having  to add ice cubes.
• Play around with the liquid amount! If your smoothie is too thick, add more milk or water a few tablespoons at a time.

Variations, additions & swaps

• Easily add more protein to a smoothie by adding 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder, or even some greek yogurt or silken tofu. Chocolate protein powder goes well in this recipe.
• Craving a chocolate coffee smoothie? Add a tablespoon of cacao or cocoa powder before blending. This will provide a rich chocolate flavor that complements the coffee flavor in the smoothie.
• To make a smoothie thicker and creamier, you can add frozen cauliflower rice (I swear you won’t taste it!).
• If you want to make this coffee smoothie without banana, try adding frozen avocado instead and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding maple syrup, honey, or more pitted Medjool dates.
• To enhance the flavor, you can also add vanilla extract to this cherry smoothie recipe!
• Want more nutrients? Try adding a handful of spinach or kale to it. The taste will be great, but note that the color might change.
• For extra fiber, you can make a coffee oatmeal smoothie by adding rolled oats to it.

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