Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Coffee Smoothie with Cardamom and Cinnamon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-13 · Updated 2026-07-13

A rich and aromatic coffee smoothie infused with traditional Ethiopian spices cardamom and cinnamon, blended with banana and yogurt for a creamy treat. This Ethiopian-inspired drink recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, blends strong brewed Ethiopian coffee, cooled, plain Greek yogurt, ripe banana into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong brewed Ethiopian coffee, cooled
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 medium ripe banana
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Brew 1 cup strong Ethiopian coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature.
2. Step 2: In a blender, combine the cooled coffee, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 medium ripe banana, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup ice cubes.
3. Step 3: Blend on high speed for 45 seconds until smooth and creamy with a frothy top.
4. Step 4: Pour into a tall glass and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top if desired. Enjoy chilled as a refreshing spiced coffee treat.