Description
This energizing smoothie combines the creaminess of banana with the boldness of coffee and the nutrition of protein powder. It’s perfect for busy mornings or a pre/post-workout boost, and comes together in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 frozen banana (sliced for easier blending)
- ½ cup chilled brewed coffee or cold brew
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla, unflavored, or collagen peptides)
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds (or flaxseed)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice (optional)
- Handful of ice cubes (optional, for extra thickness)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender in the order listed.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust consistency by adding more ice or liquid, depending on your preference.
- Taste and sweeten if needed.
- Serve immediately in a glass or portable bottle.
Notes
For a stronger coffee flavor, use cold brew concentrate. Add extra ice for a thicker texture or blend with frozen coffee cubes instead of regular ice.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg