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    Home » Smoothies

    Espresso-Banana Morning Smoothie

    Published: Feb 24, 2016 · Modified: Apr 8, 2022 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Espresso-Banana Morning Smoothie is a delicious beverage that's vegan and gluten free! If you love coffee, this is for you! I enjoy it for breakfast after my workout.

    overhead view of glass mug filled with Espresso Banana Smoothie

    Espresso-Banana Morning Smoothie. Isn't that the most glorious title?

    It is if you're addicted to coffee like I am. And not any watered-down stuff.

    I'm talking about rich, smooth, full-bodied espresso. The kind with the swoon-worthy aroma that makes you inhale deeply and give thanks for one of life's simplest but splendid pleasures.

    I don't know about you, but I find solace knowing that no matter what I'm dealing with, every morning the sun rises and the coffee brews.

    overhead view of Espresso Banana Smoothie with 2 dates, oats, a banana and walnuts

    It was only a matter of time before I blended my daily smoothie with my favorite flavor. It's so good!

    I use a banana, walnuts, oats and ground espresso blended with almond milk and sweetened with a pitted date, although you could use whatever sweetener you prefer.

    I add just a teaspoon of the ground espresso, but find that it lends far more flavor than brewed coffee, which just waters everything down. I don't keep espresso beans in the house, but if you do, I'd throw in a couple instead of the grounds.

    If you're a hard-core coffee fan, you need to try this Espresso-Banana Morning Smoothie! It'll definitely charge your engine and get things moving, if you know what I mean.

    Espresso Banana Smoothie in a glass mug surrounded by ingredients

    Enjoy!

    P.S.  If you're wondering how I make my espresso, I actually use a filter basket in my Keurig. I fill up the little basket with ground espresso and brew a 7-ounce cup, then add milk and Stevia to it. A bit uncoventional, but really delicious. Note that the grounds can't be too fine, or they'll clog up the machine. Starbucks espresso works great, but Lavazza does not.

    the words \"Espresso Banana Morning Smoothie\" separating two photos of it

    More smoothies to enjoy

    • Healthy Homemade Vanilla Frappuccino
    • Healthy Chocolate-Banana Smoothie with Pecans
    • Banana Carrot Smoothie
    • Chocolate-Cherry Smoothie

    And, if you love espresso flavors, don't miss this Traditional Tiramisu Recipe!

    (Recipe Source: Cooking with Mamma C)

    Glass mug of Espresso Banana Smoothie

    Espresso-Banana Morning Smoothie

    A refreshing way for coffee-lovers to get started in the morning! Vegan and gluten free.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 412kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    • 1 ripe banana (peeled and broken in half)
    • 1 cup almond milk
    • ½ cup oats
    • heaping ⅛ cup shelled walnuts
    • 1 teaspoon ground espresso (or 2 espresso beans)
    • 1 pitted date (or use another sweetener)
    • dash salt
    • ½ cup ice
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    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container if needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    1. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

      February 27, 2016 at 4:35 am

      Ok, alright I am in-love it!!!

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      • Mamma C

        February 27, 2016 at 9:04 am

        Me too, Cheryl. I just need to buy more bananas! Have a great weekend.

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    2. [email protected]

      February 24, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot wait to make this! I have everything I need to treat myself this afternoon! Can't wait!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        February 24, 2016 at 10:21 pm

        I hope it hit the spot, Annie. 🙂

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