Lee's Banana Coffee Recipe

Brew and prepare

Brew 1 cup of strong coffee (or use 1 shot espresso + 1/2 cup brewed coffee). Keep it hot if you plan to make a warm drink, or cool to room temperature if making iced.

Combine banana and liquids

Peel the ripe banana and place it in a blender. Add 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

Add coffee notes (optional)

If you want a stronger banana-coffee integration, add 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder to the blender. This deepens the coffee flavor without watering down the drink.

Blend until smooth

Blend the banana mixture on high for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth and slightly frothy. If the texture is too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons more milk and pulse again.

Combine with brewed coffee

Pour the hot (or cooled) brewed coffee into a large mug or a heatproof glass. Slowly pour the banana blend into the coffee while stirring gently to combine. If using espresso shot separately, add it now and stir.

Serve hot or iced

For a hot Lee's Banana Coffee: serve immediately. Top with 2 tablespoons whipped cream (optional), a banana slice on the rim, and grate 1 teaspoon dark chocolate over the top. For iced: fill a tall glass with 1 cup ice, pour in the coffee, then add the banana blend and stir. Garnish the same way.

Adjust sweetness & spice

Taste and adjust: add more honey/maple syrup to sweeten or a pinch more cinnamon for spice. Stir to incorporate any additions.