Description
Creamy, energizing coffee smoothie with chia seeds, protein, and fiber. Great for breakfast or a snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Sweetener to taste (honey, maple syrup, agave, or stevia)
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Toppings (optional): chocolate shavings, granola, extra chia seeds, a drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Prepare Chia Seed Mixture: In a jar or container, combine cooled coffee and chia seeds. Stir well to ensure even distribution. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until the chia seeds have formed a gel-like consistency.
- Blend Smoothie: In a blender, combine the frozen banana, milk, cocoa powder (if using), peanut butter or almond butter (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and sweetener.
- Add the coffee chia seed mixture to the blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds. Add more milk if too thick, or ice cubes if too thin.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and add desired toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, prepare the chia seed mixture the night before.
- Adjust sweetness and consistency to your preference.
- Experiment with different fruits, nut butters, and spices for variations.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for an extra nutrient boost.
- If smoothie is too bitter, add more sweetener or a pinch of salt.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but the smoothie will thicken. Add more milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes