Forget the crash-and-burn of sugary lattes or skipping breakfast altogether. This smoothie is built for fuel - a blend of clean caffeine, natural sugars, healthy fats, and just enough protein to get you out the door and into your day with focus and energy.
With banana for quick-release carbs, peanut butter for staying power, and a hit of espresso or brewed coffee, this blend does more than wake you up - it sustains you. A spoonful of BeeNZ Kānuka honey adds a light, floral sweetness, while Mānuka honey brings a bolder, earthy depth - both offering natural energy, immune support, and that little something extra that makes this smoothie feel elevated.
Whether you're heading into a workout, walking into a meeting, or chasing after small humans, this is the kind of fuel that shows up for you.
Coffee Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 ripe banana
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2 tbsp espresso or ¾ cup brewed coffee
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½ – ¾ cup milk (if using espresso) or ¼ cup milk (if using brewed coffee)
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1 tbsp peanut butter
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1–2 tsp Kānuka Honey (swap in Manuka for a deeper, earthier flavor)
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¾ cup ice (or just enough to slightly thicken)
To Make:
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Add all ingredients to a blender.
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Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust with more milk or ice to find your perfect consistency.
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Optional: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cacao nibs for a little extra something.
Why This Works
This smoothie doesn’t just taste good - it does good. Each ingredient serves a purpose, making this drink more than the sum of its parts.
- Coffee - Beyond its obvious energy boost, coffee is a natural source of antioxidants that help fight inflammation and protect your cells. In moderation, it can improve focus, mood, and even athletic performance.
- Banana - Bananas are rich in potassium, which helps regulate fluid balance and muscle function. They’re also a natural carbohydrate source, making them perfect for pre- or post-workout fuel.
- Peanut Butter -This adds healthy fats and plant-based protein to help you stay fuller longer. It supports sustained energy, helps stabilize blood sugar, and provides vitamin E and magnesium - nutrients that support brain and heart health.
- Kānuka or Manuka Honey- Both varieties offer natural occurring anti-inflammatory properties, and of course a delicious subtle sweetness. They round out the smoothie without refined sugars, and support immunity and digestion.
Satisfy + Sustain
This is your morning, reimagined: not rushed, not jittery, and definitely not bland. It’s energizing without the crash, nourishing without being heavy, and simple enough to become a daily habit.
Because better mornings start with better fuel.
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BeeNZ Mānuka Honey
Kānuka Honey vs Mānuka Honey
Kānuka and Mānuka may sound alike, but their flavors tell different stories. Mānuka is bold and mineral in taste - great with roasted veggies or sharp cheeses, but can be a bit overpowering in recipes. Kānuka, on the other hand, is gentle and floral, with soft sweet notes that blend beautifully. In something like a strawberry salsa, Kānuka honey brings out the sweetness in the strawberries and ties everything together in one smooth, balanced bite.
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