Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Special equipment needed:
- Blender
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Brew a cup of coffee and let it cool down in the fridge.
2. Peel and slice a banana and freeze it for at least 2 hours.
3. In a blender, combine the chilled coffee, frozen banana slices, almond milk, cinnamon, honey, and ice cubes.
4. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
5. Taste and adjust sweetness or cinnamon as needed.
6. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately.
- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
Temperature:
- Serve chilled
Serving size:
- Makes 1 large or 2 small servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Use regular milk or any other non-dairy milk instead of almond milk.
- Use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
Variations:
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder for extra protein.
- Use chocolate almond milk instead of regular almond milk for a mocha flavor.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a strong coffee for a more pronounced coffee flavor.
- Freeze the coffee in an ice cube tray for a stronger coffee taste.
- Use ripe bananas for a sweeter smoothie.
- Adjust the sweetness and cinnamon to your liking.
Storage instructions:
- Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Reheating instructions:
- Not applicable
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a tall glass with a cinnamon stick as a garnish.
Garnishes:
- Cinnamon stick
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Pairings:
- Serve with a slice of banana bread or a muffin for a breakfast or brunch treat.
Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Toast with peanut butter and jelly
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk or coffee.
- If the smoothie is too thin, add more ice cubes or frozen banana.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the coffee is fully cooled down before blending.
- Use a clean blender and utensils.
Food history:
- Coffee smoothies have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to combine the caffeine boost of coffee with the creaminess of a smoothie.
Flavor profiles:
- This smoothie has a creamy and sweet banana flavor with a hint of cinnamon and a subtle coffee taste.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a breakfast or mid-day snack.
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