Description
Make the Ultimate Energizing Protein Coffee Smoothie. This recipe gives you a creamy, satisfying breakfast or quick boost packed with coffee power and protein. It is simple to prepare for your busiest mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cold brew coffee or strong chilled coffee
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4-5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender.
- Start blending on a low speed, then increase to high speed.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk and blend again briefly.
- Pour immediately into a glass and enjoy your energizing drink.
Notes
- Use cold brew concentrate for a stronger coffee flavor without extra liquid.
- For a mocha version, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Adjust the milk amount to control the final thickness.
- If you do not have a frozen banana, use a fresh one and add 1/2 cup more ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: Approx. 300-350
- Sugar: Varies by protein powder/milk
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Low to moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: High
- Protein: High (20g+)
- Cholesterol: Low