Power smoothie with almond, coffee and maca

Ingredients

• 60 mlcold coffee
• 150 mlalmond milk
• 0.5frozen banana
• 1 tspmaca powder
• 1 tspchia seeds
• a few dropsvanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend ingredients

   Put the cold coffee, almond milk, frozen banana, maca powder, chia seeds and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Adjust consistency

   If needed, blend in extra almond milk or water until the smoothie reaches your preferred consistency.

What is a coffee maca smoothie?

This is a single-serving smoothie that blends coffee with fruit, plant milk and maca powder. Smoothies are a flexible format rather than a dish tied to one specific cuisine or origin.

Here, frozen banana gives the drink body and sweetness, while coffee keeps its flavour firmly in breakfast territory. Chia seeds add a little texture, so blending until smooth matters.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 105 calories, 3g protein, 18g carbs, 3g fat.

The banana supplies most of the carbohydrates, while almond milk, chia seeds and maca contribute smaller amounts of fat and protein. For a more balanced plate, pair the smoothie with a protein-rich food such as plain yoghurt or eggs.

Choosing the ingredients

Coffee: Use chilled coffee so the smoothie stays cold and is ready to drink straight away. Stronger coffee gives a more pronounced coffee flavour.

Almond milk: The recipe uses 150 ml to start, with more available for adjusting. Sweetened or unsweetened milk will change the drink's sweetness.

Maca and vanilla: Measure the maca powder and add just a few drops of vanilla. Both can be distinctive, so keep to the listed amounts before tasting.

Getting a smooth blend

Frozen banana: Break it into smaller pieces if your blender struggles with large frozen chunks. This helps the ingredients blend evenly.

Chia seeds: Blend them with the liquid and fruit rather than adding them at the end. Give the smoothie a brief pause and another blend if seeds remain noticeable.

Adjusting the texture

Thick smoothie: The frozen banana makes the mixture cool and substantial. Add almond milk or water a little at a time if it is too thick to pour.

Thinner smoothie: Use extra liquid until it pours easily. Water makes a less creamy adjustment, while almond milk keeps the drink fuller in flavour.

Serving it fresh

Drink the smoothie soon after blending, while it is cold and evenly mixed. If it sits briefly, stir or shake it before drinking, as chia can thicken the liquid.

For a more filling meal, serve it alongside toast or another breakfast food. Keep any additions separate if you want to follow the recipe as written.

Recipe notes & tips

• Use fully chilled coffee to keep the smoothie cool without adding ice.
• Break the frozen banana into chunks before blending for easier mixing.
• Taste before adding more vanilla, as a few drops can be enough.
• Add extra liquid gradually so the smoothie does not become too thin.
• Blend again briefly if chia seeds settle or remain visibly grainy.

Variations

• Stronger coffee: Use a more concentrated cold coffee for a bolder flavour.
• Creamier texture: Use almond milk rather than water when thinning the smoothie.
• Sweeter drink: Choose sweetened almond milk or use a riper banana.
• More spice: Add a small pinch of cinnamon and blend it in.
• No maca: Leave out the maca powder for a simpler coffee and banana smoothie.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using warm coffee: It can make the smoothie less refreshing; chill the coffee first.
• Adding too much liquid: The drink may turn thin; pour in extra almond milk or water a little at a time.
• Leaving large banana chunks: They can be difficult to blend; break the frozen banana into smaller pieces.
• Adding chia at the end: The seeds may not distribute evenly; blend them with the other ingredients.
• Overdoing the vanilla: It can mask the coffee flavour; begin with just a few drops.

How to store

This smoothie is best enjoyed straight after blending. If necessary, keep it covered in the fridge and drink it within a day; shake or stir well before serving.

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