For a while now, I’ve been on a coffee, banana, and almond milk smoothie kick. It has just the right amount of caffeine to get me going in the morning without overdoing it and messing with my cortisol levels. Since having Sloane, I’ve been extra sensitive to hormonal changes in my body and how they affect my stress levels and anxiety, so I’ve been trying to reduce my caffeine intake (just a bit – I still have two small children) and to make sure that I have my last cup of coffee before noon. That said, this coffee banana smoothie continues to be my favorite breakfast, especially since my three-year-old likes to mix it up for me himself! And to make it even better, Trade matched me with the best coffee for this smoothie: Atomic French Roast. This rich dark roast brings a lot of flavor to the smoothie, even with just a ¼ cup of coffee. Be sure to head over to the Trade site to get matched with your perfect coffee, and use code: emily.haight for 50% off your first bag when you subscribe. Anyway, for the smoothie you need:
· 1 large banana
· 1 ice cube
· ¼ cup of coffee
· ¾ cup of unsweetened almond milk
· 1 tbsp almond butter
· 1 tbsp raw honey or agave nectar
· ¾ cup old fashioned oats
· 2 tbsp chia seeds
Blend all ingredients other than the chia seeds, pour into your favorite glass, top with the chia seeds, and then stir them in, and enjoy!