Start by brewing your coffee. You'll need 1 cup. Let it cool completely in the fridge - you can make this the night before to save time in the morning.
While your coffee is cooling, peel a banana, cut it into chunks, and freeze them. Having a frozen banana ready makes your smoothie extra creamy. You can also do this ahead of time and keep frozen banana chunks ready in your freezer.
When you're ready to make your smoothie, grab your blender. Pour in your chilled coffee first, then add half a cup of coconut milk. Add two tablespoons of almond butter, one tablespoon of cocoa powder, one tablespoon of shredded coconut, one teaspoon of honey, and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Now add your frozen banana chunks and half a cup of ice cubes to the blender. The ice helps make your smoothie cold and frosty.
Start blending on low speed for about 15 seconds to break up the frozen banana and ice. Then turn up the speed to high and blend for another minute until everything is smooth and creamy. If you see any chunks, blend a bit longer.
Pour your smoothie into a glass. If you want to make it extra special, top it with some whipped cream, a sprinkle of extra coconut, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Add a straw and enjoy right away while it's cold and creamy.
If your smoothie is too thick, add a splash more coconut milk and blend again. If it's too thin, add a few more ice cubes. You can also make it sweeter by adding a little more honey if you like.
Clean your blender right away - this makes it much easier than letting it sit. Your smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to save it for later, keep it in the fridge in a covered glass or jar and drink it within 24 hours. Just give it a good stir before drinking as it might separate a bit.