Papua New Guinea Coffee Smoothie Recipe

Papua New Guinea Coffee Smoothie Recipe

A coffee smoothie should be creamy, not muddy. Papua New Guinea coffee works well because its dried-fruit sweetness and gentle floral notes brighten the banana and milk instead of getting buried.

Recipe card

  • Drink: Papua New Guinea coffee smoothie
  • Yield: 1 large smoothie
  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Coffee: 4 oz chilled Papua New Guinea coffee
  • Fruit: 1 frozen banana
  • Primary keyword: coffee smoothie recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 oz chilled Papua New Guinea coffee
  • 1 frozen banana, sliced
  • 1/2 cup milk or oat milk
  • 1 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1 date or 2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon

How to make a Papua New Guinea coffee smoothie

  1. Add chilled coffee, frozen banana, milk, nut butter, date or honey, ice, and cinnamon to a blender.
  2. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth.
  3. Taste and add a splash more milk if you want a thinner smoothie.
  4. Add more chilled coffee if you want a stronger coffee flavor.
  5. Pour into a cold glass.
  6. Drink right away.

Why Papua New Guinea works for a coffee smoothie

Papua New Guinea coffee is the right origin here because it brings fruit and floral notes to a creamy recipe. The banana emphasizes sweetness, while the coffee keeps the smoothie from feeling like a plain shake.

Make it taste its best

  • Use coffee that has fully chilled so the smoothie stays thick.
  • For more coffee flavor, use 5 oz chilled coffee and reduce milk to 1/3 cup.
  • For more protein, add plain Greek yogurt or protein powder.
  • For a lighter smoothie, skip the nut butter and use oat milk.
  • If the smoothie tastes too sweet, skip the honey or date.

Best flavor profile

This smoothie should taste creamy, lightly fruity, and coffee-forward. The banana adds body, the nut butter adds richness, and the Papua New Guinea coffee keeps the finish clean.

Learn more

This recipe is a good companion to the Papua New Guinea origin guide and the single origin coffee guide.

FAQ

Can I use hot coffee in a coffee smoothie?

Chilled coffee is better. Hot coffee melts the ice and can make the smoothie thin.

Does this taste strongly like coffee?

It is coffee-forward but still creamy. Use 5 oz coffee for a stronger version.

Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes. Oat milk or almond milk both work well in this recipe.