Banana Protein Coffee Smoothie (Printable)
Creamy banana and espresso blend with protein for fat-burning energy and all-day focus.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
→ Protein
03 - 1 scoop (about 1 oz) vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
→ Coffee
04 - 1 shot (1 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso (cooled) or ½ cup strong cold brew coffee
→ Flavor & Body
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
06 - 1 teaspoon natural nut butter (optional, almond or peanut)
07 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional, for fiber)
08 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
→ Ice
09 - ½ to 1 cup ice cubes, as desired
# How to Make It:
01 - Add the banana, almond milk, protein powder, cooled espresso or cold brew, and any optional add-ins (cinnamon, nut butter, chia seeds, vanilla extract) to a blender.
02 - Top the mixture with ½ to 1 cup of ice cubes depending on your preferred thickness.
03 - Blend on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust the consistency by adding more ice for a thicker texture or a splash of almond milk to thin it out.
05 - Pour into a tall glass and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This smoothie tastes like a milkshake but fuels your morning like a proper breakfast should.
- The caffeine and protein combo keeps you sharp and full for hours without a sugar crash.
02 -
- Hot coffee will melt the ice and give you a lukewarm watery mess so always cool your espresso first.
- Protein powder clumps if you dump it in dry so always add liquid to the blender first.
03 -
- Freeze coffee in ice cube trays and use those instead of regular ice for a double caffeine punch without watering anything down.
- A tiny pinch of salt in the blender makes the coffee flavor pop in a way you will not expect.