A creamy, refreshing cold brew coffee smoothie with banana and a pinch of sea salt for balanced flavor. Perfect for a quick, energizing breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
Classic Coffee Smoothie
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A creamy, refreshing cold brew coffee smoothie with banana and a pinch of sea salt for balanced flavor. Perfect for a quick, energizing breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)chilled cold brew coffee
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 100.0 gsmall of ripe banana
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
- small pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the chilled cold brew coffee, banana, and 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the ice cubes and a small pinch of fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and adjust by blending in 1–2 tablespoons additional cold brew coffee if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and creaminess. For a dairy-free alternative, add a splash of plant-based milk.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make classic coffee smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make classic coffee smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Is this drink vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
99
Calories / serving
0.3g
Fat
23.8g
Carbs
1.3g
Protein
12.3g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~99 cal · 0g fat · 24g carbs · 1g protein · 12g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 99 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 19 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 13 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
- Moderate cycling 10 min·2.0 mi
- Swimming laps 14 min
- Jogging 10 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
- Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
- Dancing 16 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 10 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 23 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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