There are many interesting recipes for coffee drinks and one of them is coffee with banana. It was first made in Brazil. Which is not at all surprising, because this is where there are many coffee trees and bananas. More details below.
Thanks to its soft, pleasant taste, banana has gained its popularity among many gourmets. It is this fruit that makes the drink aromatic and thick. Therefore, coffee with banana differs from other types of coffee cocktails in its delicate consistency with a fruity aroma and has an unusual exotic taste. The drink will appeal to those with a sweet tooth. Banana coffee is ideal for hot summer, when you are thirsty and want to refresh yourself.
Description of the drink
In terms of its composition, it is a nutritious drink, thick and aromatic. You don’t have to add sugar - limit yourself to natural fructose. Someone is wondering if it is possible to drink coffee with a banana in the morning. This combination is also suitable as a breakfast replacement if a person does not suffer from any gastrointestinal diseases.
There is practically no fat in the composition, except for the aromatic oils in the grains. But there is a lot of silicon and calcium. To the classic recipe, you can add milk, liquid and whipped cream, and spices to banana coffee.
The benefits and harms of banana with coffee depend on the amount of cocktail you drink, as well as the amount of caffeine per serving, the safe dose of which is up to 400 mg per day. If you make a weak coffee brew, the cocktail can be drunk by children.
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Taste characteristics of coffee with banana
Banana coffee has a mild taste and thick consistency. Fruit puree highlights the sourness of the grains and reduces their bitterness. Thanks to this property, in recipes you can use heavily roasted beans that have the most pronounced aroma: Viennese, French, etc.
Fructose and glucose, which are found in tropical fruits, slightly sweeten the drink, so when first preparing, you need to select the amount of sugar in 0.5 tsp increments.
Adding a banana changes not only the taste, but also the physiological effect of coffee. This fruit has a beneficial effect on the gastric mucosa, therefore it can reduce the irritating effect of the drink on the gastrointestinal tract. The combination of caffeine and a dose of simple carbohydrates effectively stimulates brain function, and potassium promotes fluid removal.
To avoid the negative consequences of drinking coffee, you must:
- do not drink it instead of breakfast or other main meals;
- choose only ripe bananas for cooking;
- limit the daily dose of the drink to 1-2 cups.
Selection of grains and fruits
According to the Brazilian method for this cocktail, coffee is brewed in a Turkish coffee pot. Grains or blends are selected according to taste, but the fruit must be fresh. If you take a slightly unripe banana, the drink will have a slight sourness. Spices are added immediately so that they have time to release their aroma. They are then removed during straining.
There are different ways to treat a banana:
- whip with cream and place on top of coffee;
- grind with a blender and mix with espresso;
- cut into pieces and mix with coffee and ice.
Coffee and banana are a good combination for people who are watching their calorie intake. At the same time, natural carbohydrates will leave you feeling full.
Coffee Banana Smoothie
This smoothie can completely replace your first meal and keep you full for several hours.
Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 2 frozen bananas, peeled and cut into pieces;
- 60 ml chilled espresso or 120 ml strong coffee;
- 50 ml Greek yogurt;
- 150 ml milk;
- 20 grams of cocoa powder;
- 20 grams of honey (optional).
Recipe:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and foamy.
- Add honey to the mixture if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately.
Recipes
Recipes for coffee with banana can be changed and supplemented at your discretion. But the most popular is banana milk with Americano coffee. This drink can be cooled and drunk with ice in the summer when there is no appetite.
To do this, first milk is whipped with 1 fruit, then the grains are boiled and mixed with the cocktail. If desired, you can add ice cubes and vanilla. Approximate dosages: for 1 banana, half a liter of milk and a shot of espresso.
Classic recipe
For this recipe you will need:
- 10 – 15 g ground Arabica beans;
- banana puree from half a fruit;
- 40 ml low-fat milk;
- espresso water;
- sugar to taste.
Preparation procedure:
- Espresso is brewed in a Turk.
- Make banana puree by mixing the fruit with milk.
- Mix both components.
You can sprinkle chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla powder on top. After training, athletes can make a shake with protein powder, which includes a squeeze of egg. This option restores strength well and gives vigor. In addition, it contains no extra calories. It is prepared as follows: pour protein and milk into the prepared Americano and beat everything with a mixer.
With ice cream
For a summer evening, a recipe with ice cream is suitable, for which you will need:
- ground Arabica;
- water as for Americano;
- half a banana;
- white ice cream;
- sugar.
Brew coffee with sugar in a Turk and leave to brew. Use a fork to puree the fruit and mix with the strained Americano, then top with ice cream. You can add ice or crushed ice.
With cream
- 1-1.5 tsp. ground coffee (fine grind);
- ½ banana;
- 100 ml water;
- 30 ml cream with at least 30% fat content;
- 1/3 tsp. powdered sugar;
- sugar.
How to cook:
- Brew coffee in any convenient way, you can use a coffee machine. This can be espresso or a Turkish recipe (just reduce the amount of water).
- Cut the peeled banana into medium slices.
- Beat cream with powdered sugar.
- Place the banana in a blender bowl, pour in hot coffee, and blend.
- Pour the coffee-banana liquid into a cup. Gently spoon whipped cream on top.
If desired, sprinkle the drink with topping.
The choice is large and limited only by the taste of the cook. This could be, for example, grated chocolate, cinnamon, orange zest, coconut flakes, ground almonds. Cupcakes, muffins, cookies or waffles are perfect for this cocktail. However, it is worth remembering that the drink itself is quite high in calories, and adding baked goods will only increase the calories. Therefore, you should not enjoy it too often, or include it in the evening menu.
Submission rules
As a rule, raf coffee is served in cups intended for cappuccino. In this dish, the powder on the surface looks impressive. It is also possible to pour the cocktail into transparent glasses. At the same time, everyone will be able to appreciate its cream color and original balloon cap.
The drink should be served in preheated containers. Thanks to this, it will fully reveal its taste and aromatic qualities. The cocktail is placed on the table immediately after the preparation process is completed. It is extremely important that the foam has not yet settled at this point.
Cinnamon for other diseases
The medicinal properties make it possible not only to use cinnamon for weight loss. As traditional healers and representatives of official medicine testify, the seasoning can be used to improve human well-being. There are many recipes for using cinnamon for various diseases.
- Psychologists say that the spice calms the nerves and improves mood. The aroma of cinnamon in a room can have a positive effect on people. This explains the fact that in many training companies there is a slight smell of this spice.
- A paste of honey and cinnamon, spread on a slice of bread and eaten for breakfast, lowers cholesterol and prevents myocardial infarction. In addition, this dish will help strengthen the heart muscle and improve breathing. Veins and arteries become more elastic even in old age with daily consumption of delicious foods.
- The vitamins contained in honey support your strength. A mixture of honey and cinnamon has a very beneficial effect on older people. Old-timers have significantly improved memory and concentration. Dr. Milton's research suggests that daily use of 1/2 tbsp. l. honey with 1/2 tsp. cinnamon restores strength. The drink should be consumed in the morning on an empty stomach and in the middle of the day (after 15-00).
- The spice also helps with arthritis. One cup of warm water with two spoons of honey and a spoon of spice can cure this disease even in the chronic stage. The main thing is to drink the drink daily. However, a mixture of honey and cinnamon can be eaten with water. Research by Dutch scientists has proven that 1 tbsp. l. honey and 1/2 tsp. Spices consumed before breakfast reduced or completely eliminated pain when walking in 73 out of 200 patients.
- How to use cinnamon for diabetes was discussed above. The spice lowers both sugar and cholesterol levels. Two tbsp is enough. Mix spoons of honey with three teaspoons of spices and dilute the mixture in two glasses of warm water. Drink the drink three times a day. The mixture can reduce cholesterol levels by 10% after two hours.
- Regular use of honey and cinnamon can strengthen the immune system. The mixture is also very effective for colds. Tea made from honey, lemon and cinnamon relieves runny nose and chills. However, the spice is not recommended to be taken at high temperatures. It is also useful to gargle a sore throat with a liquid containing honey and cinnamon. Another advantage of the spice is that it provides fresh breath. Therefore, it is advisable to rinse your mouth with water and spice before important meetings.
- Cinnamon helps with indigestion, bladder inflammation, even toothache. It is enough to use a mixture of honey and seasoning.
- Recently, scientists in Japan and Australia have found that the spice successfully fights stomach and bone cancer. A group of patients with malignant tumors were asked to eat one tablespoon of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon three times a day daily for one month. For some volunteers, the terrible disease subsided.
Preparation:
Step 1: get the coffee going.
Dilute instant coffee with boiling water and stir well.
Step 2: Add chocolate.
Add chocolate broken into bars to your coffee and, stirring, dissolve it in the hot drink.
Step 3: Add banana.
Pour the coffee and chocolate into a blender, add the chopped banana, milk and ice. Whisk the drink until smooth so that the ice and banana are completely crushed.
Step 4: whip cream.
Using a mixer, beat the chilled cream with powdered sugar. Or you can not think twice and take ready-made cream, already whipped for you, in a special container.
