Meet your new favorite breakfast smoothie! Creamy, dairy-free, and bursting with bold coffee flavor. This 5-minute Banana Coffee Smoothie is naturally sweet, packed with plant-based protein, and energizing enough as a light breakfast, snack or dessert!

Name something better than a thick, creamy, coffee smoothie that’s also packed with nutrition and doubles as breakfast… I’ll wait.

Can’t think of anything? Me either! And luckily, this banana coffee smoothie only takes 5 minutes to whip up and is about to make your mornings about a million times more delicious.

I’ve tested this coffee and banana smoothie to perfection to make sure it’s bold, satisfying, and just like my absolutely delicious strawberry smoothie, it’s got enough plant-based protein and fiber, 12 and 7 grams, respectively, to ACTUALLY keep you full until lunch, which you know I love as a Registered Dietitian!

It’s rich, frothy, lightly sweet, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Basically dessert vibes, but make it breakfast.

Pair It Like a Pro

While I specifically developed this banana smoothie with coffee to be super satisfying on its own, it is pretty light, so may I suggest my absolutely delicious and easy Salted Caramel Dairy-Free Overnight Oats?!

If you’re as big of a fan of smoothies as I am, you NEED to try my Blueberry Kale Smoothie next! It’s packed with nutrition, but I swear that you can’t even taste the kale!

Date and cocoa in a blender.

No Fancy Stuff, Just 6 Ingredients

Espresso or coffee: I’ve tested this coffee smoothie using both espresso and coffee, and they both turn out perfectly, so use whichever you have on hand!

Frozen banana: It’s pretty important that the banana is frozen to add that delicious creaminess and to make the coffee cold without having to add too much ice!

Soy milk: For a whopping 8 grams of protein per cup!

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Ground flax seeds: To add a boost of healthy fats!

Cocoa powder: for a little extra richness.

Cinnamon & salt: For extra flavor!

Maple syrup: totally optional, but adds some more sweetness if the banana isn’t quite enough for you!

Glass with banana coffee smoothie in it and a straw.

How to Whip Up This Creamy Coffee Dream

Date and cocoa in a blender.
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a blenders to a
Smoothie being poured into a glass.
Step 2: Blend until smooth!
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The Best Dairy-Free Banana Coffee Smoothie

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Author: Lauren McNeill, RD
Meet your new favorite breakfast smoothie! Creamy, dairy-free, and bursting with bold coffee flavor. This 5-minute Banana Coffee Smoothie is naturally sweet, packed with plant-based protein, and energizing enough as a light breakfast, snack or dessert!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 2 shots espresso, or 1/2 cup of strongly brewed coffee
  • 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 4-5 large ice cubes
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Optional

  • 1 tsp maple syrup, optional

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

This smoothie recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one day.
 
Serving: 1g, Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 105mg, Fiber: 7g
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