Banana-Coffee 'Latte'

Trying to kick that expensive coffee habit?

Wanting to get more fruit in your diet?

Well I've got just the beverage for you!

Banana-Coffee 'Latte'

1 medium-sized banana
3/4 cup coffee (strength is all on you)
3/4 cup milk or soy milk
a touch of maple syrup, sugar, or faux sugar (I use 1 packet of truvia stevia-based sweetener)

Chunk up the banana into a blender. Add the coffee and blend until smooth, then add the soy milk and sweetener and pulse a couple times. Don't throw everything in together, the banana won't always get properly blended and integrated.



It's even frothy like a latte should be...

Much like the banana muffins that used espresso, this drink makes use of the surprisingly wonderful banana-coffee combo. It's a pretty decent breakfast, especially for those not accustomed to eating much for breakfast (I would have granola bar with it or something, personally). The banana makes the drink thick and luscious, the milk is there for creaminess, and coffee adds wonderful caffeine. In short, what's not to love? This is ideal for people wanting to cut back on the purchased coffee due to calories or financial straits (like being a student). I plan on taking one of these to class every day this week. YUM!