Instant Coffee Banana Smoothie with Almond Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

An energizing and creamy smoothie combining instant coffee, ripe banana, almond butter, and milk for a quick breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. This American-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, blends instant coffee granules, hot water, 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 320 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 tsp instant coffee granules
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 1 medium ripe banana
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• 1 tbsp honey
• 4 ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dissolve 1 tsp instant coffee granules in 2 tbsp hot water in a small cup, stirring until fully dissolved and aromatic.
2. Step 2: In a blender, combine the dissolved coffee, 1 medium ripe banana peeled and broken into chunks, 2 tbsp almond butter, 1 cup milk, 1 tbsp honey, and 4 ice cubes.
3. Step 3: Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and chilled.
4. Step 4: Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately for a refreshing caffeine boost.