Bananas (1 Medium (7 Inches To 7 7/8 Inches Long)) and Coffee (1 Coffee Cup (6 Fl Oz))

Choose a smaller, firmer, less-ripe banana rather than a very ripe or mashed banana, and avoid banana smoothies.

Eat the banana with protein or healthy fat, such as plain Greek yogurt, eggs, natural peanut butter, or a small handful of almonds.

Have coffee after or alongside a balanced meal instead of drinking it on an empty stomach.

Skip sugar, syrups, sweetened creamers, and banana-flavored additions in coffee; use unsweetened milk or a small amount of cream if desired.

Add fiber-rich foods to the meal, such as chia seeds, berries, or steel-cut oats, to slow absorption.

Consider reducing the banana portion to half and monitor whether caffeinated coffee worsens your response; decaf may be a useful comparison.