Coffee, Banana, and Hazelnut Morning Shake Recipe
This recipe creates a refreshing and energizing morning shake, combining chilled coffee, rehydrated hazelnuts, frozen banana, and milk, sweetened with agave nectar. Blended until smooth, it offers a creamy, flavorful start to your day, optionally garnished with toasted coconut flakes.
Equipment
- 1 Blender A high-speed blender is recommended for optimal smoothness.
- 1 Measuring Cups
- 1 Measuring Spoons
- 1 Small Bowl For soaking hazelnuts
- 4 Serving Glasses
Ingredients
Main
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee chilled
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts soaked in water (at room temperature) overnight, drained
- 1/4 cup milk nut milk, or soy milk
- 1 frozen peeled banana
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 5 ice cubes
- Toasted coconut flakes for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Ensure brewed coffee is chilled and banana is peeled and frozen prior to preparation.
- Drain the soaked hazelnuts thoroughly.
- Combine the chilled brewed coffee, drained hazelnuts, milk (or nut/soy milk), frozen banana, and agave nectar in a high-speed blender.
- Add the ice cubes to the blender.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no visible hazelnut pieces.
- Taste the shake and adjust sweetness with more agave nectar if desired, or thin with a splash more milk or coffee for preferred consistency.
- Pour the shake evenly into serving glasses.
- Optionally, garnish each serving with toasted coconut flakes before serving.
Notes
For optimal creaminess and digestibility, ensure hazelnuts are soaked overnight; this softens them and helps create a smoother shake. Chilled brewed coffee and a frozen banana are critical for achieving the ideal cold temperature and thick texture without excessive ice, which can dilute flavor. If time is short, finely ground toasted hazelnuts can be used, though the texture will differ slightly. Adjust agave nectar to your sweetness preference, or substitute with maple syrup. For an extra boost, consider a touch of cocoa powder for a mocha twist or a scoop of protein powder. Blend until absolutely smooth, adding a splash more milk or coffee if a thinner consistency is desired.