Who could say no to an indulgent, healthy drink with a kick of caffeine? This Coffee Banana Shake is the perfect breakfast for you to start your day on the right track!
This shake is full of healthy and balanced ingredients that will keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day, and it has the right dose of caffeine for you to have a fresh morning start. Due to its nutritious ingredients, it also makes a great Suhoor option for Ramadan and an easy on-the-go snack.
A Refreshing Shake To Start Your Day
Why You Will Love this Coffee Banana Shake
Once you try this coffee banana shake, you won’t stop asking for it. It is so good that it will get you hooked!
Breakfast is the most important meal to get you through the day, but sometimes we might not have enough time to have a proper meal. But with this smoothie, you wouldn’t have to worry about that anymore. It is such a quick and easy recipe for breakfast that can be ready within 10 minutes.
It is well-balanced and it contains the right ingredients to keep you fulfilled for a long time. And the combination of the ingredients makes it creamy, rich, and flavorful.
This coffee banana milkshake is very nutritious. It doesn’t contain any refined sugar as it uses natural sweeteners and it has healthy ingredients such as bananas, dates, and nut butter.
It is suitable for a vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diet. All you have to do is use plant-based milk.
For most people, coffee is essential in the morning, this milkshake is where healthy ingredients meet caffeine. What more could you possibly need to start your day on the right foot?
Super Filling, Super Yummy!
Pro Tips
To make your shake thicker, you could add some ice.
If you want to make your shake ahead of time, it’s better to add the bananas and blend when you’re ready to enjoy it.
If you made your shake the night before and decided to add oats, make sure to add more milk in the morning as oats absorb a lot of the milk.
This recipe calls for frozen bananas, so to do that, slice a large banana and keep it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. It is recommended to leave it overnight.
Additions and Variations
When it comes to milkshakes, there are no restrictions. You can play around with the ingredients and add whatever your heart desires to make it exactly how you like it. And for this particular recipe, you have many options.
To make your shake extra healthy, you can add 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds, oats, or chia seeds. Flaxseeds are rich in protein and fiber which can help improve digestive health, chia seeds and oats are also excellent sources of fiber which can improve heart health.
Feel free to play around with the fruits. You could use avocados instead of bananas, strawberries are great too.
Why not top your shake with some whipped cream? You could also add crushed nuts; peanuts, almonds, or hazelnuts work perfectly with it.
Who could say no to more chocolate? Go ahead and add some chocolate drizzle on top of your whipped cream.
Start Your Day The Right Way
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can make it the night before and enjoy it the next morning although it’s preferable to drink it fresh.
Yes, you can make this milkshake dairy-free by simply using plant-based milk such as coconut milk or almond milk.
Using frozen bananas is key for a thick and cold smoothie, if you use fresh bananas the consistency won’t be the same.
What You Will Need
Instant coffee: Use any brand you like. It should be dissolved in 1 cup of cold water.
Frozen banana: It is loaded with vitamins and minerals. It helps boost your energy to keep you going through the day.
Pitted dates: Make sure to soak them in hot water, this will help soften them.
Honey: Feel free to use any other sweetener of your choice.
Cocoa powder: It adds a rich, chocolate flavor to your drink.
Nut butter: You could go for any nut butter you like.
Milk: Use any milk of your choice. You could go for regular or dairy-free milk.
Cinnamon: It has a sweet and warm taste.
Cardamom: It has a strong and unique taste that goes perfectly well with the rest of the ingredients.
The Perfect Suhoor
Steps to Prep
This is probably the easiest shake you will ever make, with just a few ingredients and in 10 minutes, you will have a healthy and fulfilling drink.
First, soak the data in hot water for 10 minutes to help them soften.
Then, discard the excess water.
After that, add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth.
And here you have it, enjoy!
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Coffee Banana Shake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 cup of cold water
- 1¼ cup frozen banana (175 grams)
- 4 pitted dates soaked in hot water to soften
- honey, or any sweetener of choice to taste
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1½ tablespoon nut butter of choice
- 1¼ cup milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of cardamom
Instructions
- Soak the data in hot water for 10 minutes to help them soften.
- Discard the excess water.
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth.
- And here you have it, enjoy!
Notes
- To make your shake thicker, you could add some ice.
- If you want to make your shake ahead of time, it’s better if you add the bananas and blend when you’re ready to enjoy it.
- If you made your shake the night before and decided to add oats, make sure to add more milk in the morning as oats absorb a lot of the milk.
- This recipe calls for frozen bananas, so to do that, slice a large banana and keep it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. It is recommended to leave it overnight.
I added some coffee flavored protein and it was a great breakfast shake!