Coffee Protein Smoothie

5 from 65 votes

This Coffee Protein Smoothie is thick, creamy, cooling, and absolutely delicious. Packed with proteins and naturally sweetened with banana, this smoothie will quickly boost your mood and your energy.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, Smoothie

Cuisine: American, International

Keyword: coffee protein smoothie, coffee protein smoothie for weight loss, healthy coffee protein smoothie

Servings: serving

Calories: 429kcal

Author: Natalie

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 cup cold brewed coffee
½ cup milk I used unsweetened almond
1 banana I used frozen
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
1 /2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop vanilla protein powder

Instructions

Take the blender and add all ingredients. Note: add wet ingredients first for easier blending.
Mix everything at high speed until you get a smooth texture.
If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if the smoothie is not sweet enough to your taste. (See "Recipe tips" section for sweetener recommendation)
Transfer the smoothie into a smoothie glass.
Add toppings (optional): I used ground flax seeds and shredded dark chocolate. Be creative here and add toppings you like.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 1 serving that serves 1 person as a full meal, or 2 servings as a light meal.
As a measure, I used a US cup (240ml). Nutrition values are calculated without toppings.

Substitutions

You can use any dairy or plant-based milk here except coconut milk. Coconut milk won't work well here.
Substitute ground flax seeds with hemp seeds or chia seeds.
Substitute peanut butter with any nut butter.
You can use cold brew coffee, regular brewed coffee, or instant coffee.
Substitute vanilla with cinnamon.
You can use any protein powder here. If you're using unflavored make sure you taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener (if desired).

Make it without banana: Substitute banana with ½ avocado. Note: in this case, you will need to add extra sweetener.

Make it weight-loss friendly: Use only half a banana.

Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk and vegan protein powder.

Make it keto: Substitute banana with ½ avocado. Add in 1 teaspoon MCT oil.

Store in a glass jar with a lid or shaker and keep refrigerated for up to one day. Add more liquid - milk or water, if needed, and shake or stir the smoothie before drinking.

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