Description
Brazilian coffee banana smoothie blends rich espresso with creamy bananas for a delightful morning treat. Cold brew and ripe fruit create a smooth, energizing drink perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large banana
- 1 cup (240 ml) regular brewed coffee (Dunkin’ Donuts® Bakery Series® Chocolate Glazed Donut Coffee)
- 1 cup (240 ml) almond or regular milk
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) almond butter
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
Instructions
- Preparation: Brew coffee and allow it to cool completely before carefully pouring into ice cube trays. Freeze overnight to create solid, concentrated coffee cubes that will serve as the smoothie’s flavor foundation.
- Blending Base: Combine frozen coffee cubes with ripe banana slices, almond butter, and chilled milk in a blender. The combination will create a rich, creamy foundation with complex flavor profiles.
- Flavor Enhancement: Add cocoa powder and honey to the mixture, introducing depth and subtle sweetness. These ingredients will transform the basic smoothie into a sophisticated beverage with layered taste dimensions.
- Texture Refinement: Pulse the blender initially to break down larger ingredient fragments, then blend continuously at high speed. Process until the smoothie reaches a silky, uniform consistency with a luxurious frothy texture.
- Presentation: Pour the smoothie into a chilled glass immediately, ensuring the vibrant blend captures the optimal balance between coffee’s intense character and banana’s mellow undertones. Serve promptly to preserve the smoothie’s fresh, invigorating qualities.
Notes
- Freeze Coffee Strategically: Use freshly brewed, high-quality coffee and allow complete overnight freezing for maximum flavor concentration and ideal cube texture.
- Banana Selection Matters: Choose ripe, soft bananas to ensure natural sweetness and smooth, creamy blending consistency.
- Blending Technique: Start with gentle pulses to break down ingredients, then blend continuously for a luxurious, frothy, uniform smoothie texture.
- Temperature Optimization: Serve immediately in a chilled glass to preserve the smoothie’s vibrant flavors and refreshing qualities.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg