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    Home » Breakfast » {Prep Ahead} Espresso Oat Breakfast Smoothie

    {Prep Ahead} Espresso Oat Breakfast Smoothie

    Published: May 28, 2017 · Modified: Feb 24, 2021 by Steph · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · About 2 minutes to read this article.

    Espresso Oat Breakfast Smoothie
    Espresso Oat Breakfast Smoothie
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    Breakfast and your morning coffee kick... at the same time! This Prep Ahead Espresso Oat Breakfast Smoothie is a filling and oh so amazing way to get your day started! 

    Prep Ahead Espresso Oat Smoothie

    The struggle is oh so real when I am trying to decide between putting my coffee in a to go cup in the morning, or putting my smoothie in a to go cup. So, I had to create a world where my two loves unite.

    There is a bit of flexibility with this recipe.

    Don't make espresso at home? try instant coffee mix added in, or just really strong brew coffee.

    Like a creamier smoothie? Use frozen banana vs fresh.

    Prep Ahead Espresso Oat Smoothie

    I am a sucker for prep ahead foods, so I throw this altogether in a freezer bag and just dump it into my blender in the morning with my almond milk.

    If you build these as freezer packs, you will need to add more almond milk to thin it out.

    Prep Ahead Espresso Oat Smoothie

    Breakfast doesn't get any easier than this. Toss into blender. Blend until smooth!

    Prep Ahead Espresso Oat Smoothie

     

    Prep Ahead Espresso Oat Smoothie
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    {Prep Ahead} Espresso Oat Breakfast Smoothie

    Course Smoothie
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 437kcal
    Author Confessions of a Meal Plan Addict

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup almond milk
    • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
    • 1 date more if you like it sweeter
    • 1 Tablespoon nut butter of choice
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
    • ½ banana sliced into 1 inch pieces
    • ¼ cup oats
    • Shot of espresso (or sub 2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder)
    • 5 ice cubes more or less depending on the consistency you like

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to blender and blend until desired consistency.
    • For make ahead, add everything except the almond milk, espresso, and yogurt into a freezer safe bag. At time of blending, omit the ice cubes, dump contents into blender and add almond milk, espresso, and yogurt. You also may need extra almond milk if blending from frozen.
    • If you make this from frozen, you may need to add more almond milk to get the desired consistency. If the smoothie is too thin, add ice. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 33g

    Gone are the days when I need to choose between my commuter coffee, or commuter smoothie on my way to work!

    Prep Ahead Espresso Oat Smoothie

    Prep Ahead Espresso Oat Smoothie
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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      January 08, 2018 at 5:38 am

      Hi - just found this recipe - are these regular oats or quick-cooking oats? I never know which to use but always use the regular for overnight oats... Thanks!

      Reply
      • Steph says

        January 12, 2018 at 8:17 am

        I use rolled oats - not quick. But for this recipe, I can't imagine it mattering once you blend it!

        Reply
    2. Debbie Dorombozi says

      April 20, 2018 at 10:52 am

      Hi Steph, How much instant coffee would you suggest using to replace the espresso ?

      Reply
      • Steph says

        April 23, 2018 at 1:50 pm

        Good question. I haven't tried it! Good idea, though! Maybe start with a tablespoon and go from there and adjust to preferences. But, that is just a guess!

        Reply
    3. Katarina says

      August 12, 2019 at 5:05 am

      Do you make several bags ahead of time? How long can they sit in the fridge? 🙂

      Reply
      • Steph says

        August 12, 2019 at 9:58 am

        I do make several, I store them in the freezer, if you store them in the fridge, the banana will thaw and you will have a very different texture smoothie.

        Reply
    4. Kate says

      August 19, 2019 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I have made it yesterday and everyone in my home sweet home totally loved it! Thank you Steph for your awesome recipe.

      Reply
    5. Melinda says

      May 02, 2020 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      Really complex flavors! The cinnamon, cocoa, nut butter and banana all complement and play off each other. It was a lot of ingredients to gather so I love the prep ahead instructions to save time next time. I did pulse the oats first to make sure they were really smooth, and only had instant coffee, so used 1Tbsp dissolved in a tiny bit of water.

      Reply
    6. Imogen says

      April 25, 2022 at 2:47 am

      5 stars
      I've always wanted to combine coffee with oats or bananas but never got the consistency or flavour right. This recipe is all that I was looking for! I think that by adding the cocoa and cinnamon is what makes it! Great recipe!!

      Reply

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