Banana Protein Coffee Smoothie (Printable)
Creamy coffee-banana protein blend designed to support fat loss and keep you focused all day long.
# What You 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 Steps:
01 - Place the banana, almond milk, protein powder, cooled espresso, and any optional add-ins (cinnamon, nut butter, chia seeds, vanilla extract) into the blender jar.
02 - Top the mixture with ½ to 1 cup of ice cubes, adjusting based on your preferred thickness.
03 - Blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible chunks.
04 - Taste the smoothie 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 while cold and fresh.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like a treat but quietly does heavy lifting for your protein intake and energy levels.
- Five minutes is all you need, which is less time than standing in line at any coffee shop.
02 -
- Adding hot espresso directly to the blender can cook the protein powder into clumpy lumps, so always let it cool first.
- Using a frozen banana instead of fresh doubles the creaminess and means you need less ice.
03 -
- Blend the liquid and banana first before adding ice for the silkiest texture possible.
- A pinch of salt sounds strange but heightens the coffee flavor in ways you will notice immediately.