Some might see overly ripe bananas and instantly think banana bread. When I see ripe bananas I think smoothies. On any given day, I always have bananas in my freezer. Once they get too ripe to eat raw, I peel them and break into thirds then freeze in a zip loc sandwich bag.  The riper, the better!

Today’s recipe is the perfect use for your leftover morning cup of joe. The stronger the coffee, the more flavorful the smoothie.  I love to use chocolate protein powder but even a scoop of natural peanut butter would do the trick (for just 30 extra calories.)  This smoothie tastes more like a dessert than breakfast and is loaded in protein and fiber. Added bonus? Coffee is loaded in antioxidants.

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Coffee and Banana Smoothie

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

This smoothie tastes more like a dessert than breakfast and is loaded in protein and fiber.

Course: Breakfast

Servings: 1

Calories: 328 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 2/3 c plain yogurt
• 1/4 c strong coffee cooled
• 1 tbs protein powder 1 scoop or 1 natural peanut butter
• 1 1/2 tbs flax seed meal
• 2 scoops ice

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Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Coffee and Banana Smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 328 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%

Cholesterol 23mg 8%

Sodium 105mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 41.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Protein 18.7g 37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.