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thick coffee banana smoothie

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Annacia *
@Annacia
Moose Jaw, SK

There are a few little preparation quirks that distinguish a good smoothie from a great one - at least in my book. For one, I like to par-freeze the fruit I'm using - not rock solid, mind you - because it helps thicken the drink; room temperature fruit only thins it. Ditto for the liquid I use, in this case coffee - usually left over from the pot I've made that morning. As prepared here, this smoothie has a mild coffee flavor, but if you want a stronger coffee kick then go ahead and use some double strength brewed coffee that has been well chilled.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For thick coffee banana smoothie

  • 1 c
    fresh brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1 md
    banana, peeled
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    sugar or splenda (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon honey, to taste (optional)
  • 1 1/2 c
    french vanilla yogurt (low-fat or nonfat is fine)
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    protein powder (or other nutritional powder) (optional)
  • 1 tsp
    chocolate syrup (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make thick coffee banana smoothie

  • 1
    Twenty to thirty minutes before you plan to mix your smoothie, put the coffee in a shallow pan and place it in the freezer, stirring once or twice after 15 minutes. It should become slushy-icy.
  • 2
    Thinly slice the banana onto a plate and put that in the freezer as well, to chill. While you're waiting, chill the glasses you plan to use.
  • 3
    When you're ready to proceed, combine the chilled coffee, banana, and sugar to taste in a blender. Blend just until smooth.
  • 4
    Add the yogurt and any of the remaining ingredients you wish to use.
  • 5
    Blend again, briefly, just until smooth. Taste, adding a little more sugar if needed. Transfer to the chilled glasses and serve.
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