By Becky Hardin
Updated Feb 3, 2026
When I’m looking for a quick and easy breakfast option, this coffee smoothie fits the bill. I prepare it with a cup of strong coffee, bananas, oats, cinnamon almond butter, cocoa powder, and then add a splash of heavy cream to thicken it up and make it uber creamy. I find it’s ideal for a quick breakfast or mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
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Easy Coffee Smoothie Recipe
If you are anything like me and need a cup (or two!) of coffee before you start the day, you are going to love this recipe. This smoothie delivers just the right amount of a caffeine boost to get my day off to a good start. Perfect for a quick breakfast, or when I need a bit of energy to get through a busy afternoon. Prepared with all natural ingredients, this smoothie is under 300 calories with a good amount of protein and fiber.
Tips for Beginners
- For more coffee flavor . Pour cooled, brewed coffee into ice cube trays and freeze overnight. Use these coffee ice cubes in place of regular ice cubes in the recipe.
- For a sweeter smoothie . Add honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice to taste.
- For an extra-cold smoothie. Slice and freeze the banana overnight.
- Swap the heavy cream. I love how the cream makes this smoothie rich and creamy, but you can use any type of milk, like 2% or any plant-based milk like oat, almond, or coconut.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup strongly brewed coffee 227g
- ▢ ½ banana sliced
- ▢ ¼ cup heavy cream 57g
- ▢ ¼ cup quick-cooking oats 22g
- ▢ 1 tbsp cinnamon almond butter 17g (or nut butter of choice)
- ▢ 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 5g
- ▢ 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 8g
- ▢ ½ cup ice cubes about 4-5 large ice cubes
Instructions
- Add the coffee, banana, heavy cream, oats, almond butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. Blend until well-combined. 1 cup strongly brewed coffee, ½ banana, ¼ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup quick-cooking oats, 1 tbsp cinnamon almond butter, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Add the ice cubes to the blender and pulse until chopped into small pieces. ½ cup ice cubes
- Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- High Powered Blender
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make a Coffee Smoothie Step by Step
Combine the ingredients: Place 1 cup strongly brewed coffee, ½ banana, ¼ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup quick-cooking oats, 1 tbsp cinnamon almond butter, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tsp pure vanilla extract into a high speed blender and blend until well combined.
Add the ice: Add ½ cup of ice cubes and blend until the ice is chopped into small pieces.
Serve: Pour into a serving glass and enjoy.
How to Store
Smoothies are always best enjoyed as soon as you’ve made them. Once you blend everything, the drink starts to oxidize so nutrients slowly start to decrease and the flavor will change.
If you can’t drink it straight away, keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Give it a stir before drinking as the ingredients may have settled.
If you plan on making it ahead of time, it’s best not to add the ice to the blender, as this will dilute the drink.
Serving Suggestions
Though I often do grab this smoothie for a quick and easy breakfast, when I have more time, I’ll pair it with a sunny side up egg and grab a banana chocolate chip muffin to stash in my bag for an afternoon treat. When I’m preparing a weekend brunch, this smoothie is great to sip on before I serve something a little more fancy like this eggs Benedict casserole .
More Coffee Recipes To Try
- Bulletproof Coffee , made with Bulletproof coffee, grass-fed butter, and MCT oil, I like to make this type of coffee when I need a little extra fuel to get my day going.
- Iced Espresso is my go-to summer coffee made with homemade brown sugar simple syrup for a rich, sweet taste.
- French Vanilla Iced Coffee with Homemade Vanilla Syrup is a delicious way to help me kickstart the day.
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Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- High Powered Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup strongly brewed coffee 227g
- ½ banana sliced
- ¼ cup heavy cream 57g
- ¼ cup quick-cooking oats 22g
- 1 tbsp cinnamon almond butter 17g (or nut butter of choice)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 5g
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 8g
- ½ cup ice cubes about 4-5 large ice cubes
Instructions
- Add the coffee, banana, heavy cream, oats, almond butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. Blend until well-combined. 1 cup strongly brewed coffee, ½ banana, ¼ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup quick-cooking oats, 1 tbsp cinnamon almond butter, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Add the ice cubes to the blender and pulse until chopped into small pieces. ½ cup ice cubes
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
