Start your morning off with this coffee smoothie featuring a mix of black brewed coffee plus instant coffee for bold java flavor! Adding the cinnamon sugar rim to your glass is a fun and tasty way to sip on this delicious breakfast smoothie.
Sometimes I like my coffee chilled, like on a hot summer day, and this is my go to recipe for that occasion. Plus, it’s a great way to add some fiber to your morning cuppa. Some of my other smoothies high in fiber are this oatmeal smoothie and zucchini smoothie.
For the Sugar Rim (Optional):
- sugar – white granulated sugar works best for the rim but you can also use brown sugar
- cinnamon – to flavor the sugar
- maple syrup – this is used to wet the rim so that the sugar sticks
For the Coffee Smoothie:
- coffee – Strong black brewed coffee that has been chilled.
- half and half cream – Just like you’d add to your regular coffee.
- sugar – I use white sugar but you can use an alternative sweetener.
- vanilla extract – Can use artificial or pure.
- instant coffee – This is going to give you a more bold coffee flavor so that it doesn’t get washed out by the other ingredients in the smoothie.
- banana – Pre-sliced and frozen. I find that this is a necessary ingredient to bind all of the ingredients together. If you don’t add it the mixture will end up thinner and much less smooth. It also adds some natural sweetness. If you can’t stand the taste of bananas, try using a different frozen fruit instead that you won’t mind adding to the taste of your coffee such as avocado or mango.
- ice cubes – The ice cubes will also help thicken and chill the smoothie. You can add more or less depending on the thickness you are looking for.
- peanut butter – This is optional. It gives the smoothie a little more creaminess and a hint of peanut butter flavor/scent; which I personally love. It also adds some protein and other nutrients.
*Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.
How to Make a Coffee Smoothie
For Sugar Rim (Optional):
- Make sugar rim. Combine the sugar and cinnamon on a small plate.
- Pour maple syrup. Pour the maple syrup onto a separate small plate.
- Dip the glass. Using a large glass, dip it into the maple syrup so that the rim is wet.
- Press the glass. Then, press the glass into the cinnamon sugar to coat the rim.
- Let sit. Let it set for a few minutes while you make the smoothie.
For Coffee Smoothie:
Step 1. Add to blender. Add all of the coffee smoothie ingredients to a blender.
Step 2. Blend. Blend on high speed until smooth.
Step 3. Serve. Pour into the glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- If you would like the smoothie to be thicker, add some more ice.
- You can chill the brewed coffee in the refrigerator overnight or an hour or two before making the smoothie.
Recipe FAQs
I wouldn’t recommend adding the raw coffee grind to your smoothie. Instant coffee and cold brewed coffee, however, taste great in a smoothie.
Simply add some brewed coffee that has been chilled along with common smoothie ingredients like frozen bananas, milk or almond milk, etc.
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Coffee Smoothie
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
For Sugar Rim (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
For Coffee Smoothie:
- ¾ cup strong black brewed coffee - cooled
- 1 tablespoon half and half cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee - or more to taste
- ¾ cup banana - sliced and frozen (about 1 banana)
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter - optional
Instructions
For Sugar Rim (Optional):
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon on a small plate.
- Pour the maple syrup onto a separate small plate.
- Using a large glass, dip it into the maple syrup so that the rim is wet. Then, press the glass into the cinnamon sugar to coat the rim. Let it set for a few minutes while you make the smoothie.
For Coffee Smoothie:
- Add all of the coffee smoothie ingredients to a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Pour into the glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you would like it thicker, add some more ice.
- You can chill the brewed coffee in the refrigerator overnight or an hour or two before making the smoothie.
- The nutrition information does not include the sugar rim as it would be difficult to determine how much of the sugar rim is used on each glass and it is optional.
Nutrition information on SoSmoothie is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only from online calculators.
Jero
Sunday 6th of August 2023
Yum! What a great way to start your day! I think I'll have one for lunch too!
Joss
Sunday 6th of August 2023
Right on, Jero! Thanks for the comment.