This coffee breakfast smoothie without banana tastes just like your favorite iced coffee but is packed with protein and fiber to keep you full until lunch.
Add all the milk, coffee (or coffee ice cubes), yogurt, oats, almond butter, vanilla extract and maple syrup to a blender. You can replace some of the milk with coffee or add more frozen coffee cubes for a stronger coffee flavor.
Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute while gradually increasing the speed.
Pour the smoothie into your favorite glass or in a to-go cup.
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Cooled coffee from the espresso coffee machine, a French press or a filter coffee machine work great for smoothies. You can make a cup or a larger batch of hot coffee, let it cool down, and store it in a Weck or Mason jar for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Frozen coffee cubes are amazing if you like your smoothies ice cold (plus they don't water down the smoothie). Make your coffee as usual and transfer it to an ice cube tray once it has come to room temperature.
Instant coffee is a convenient solution for busy days. Dissolve several teaspoons in a little bit of hot water and add it to the blender. You want to make it extra strong for a deep coffee flavor.
Store-bought cold brew coffee is another great alternative that allows you to make this smoothie at any time.
Quick-cooking oats are characterized by thinner flakes and provide a smoother texture once blended. However, regular rolled oats work, too.