Banana Protein Coffee Smoothie (Printable Version)
Creamy banana and coffee smoothie packed with protein to support fat loss and energize your day.
# Ingredient List:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
02 - 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
03 - 1 scoop (about 1 oz) vanilla or chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
→ Optional Additions
06 - 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
07 - 1 tsp natural peanut butter or almond butter
08 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - Stevia or sweetener, to taste
# How to Make:
01 - Brew fresh coffee and allow it to cool completely, or use pre-chilled coffee from the refrigerator.
02 - Add the sliced banana, chilled coffee, protein powder, almond milk, and ice cubes to the blender jar.
03 - For extra nutritional value, incorporate any optional additions such as chia seeds, nut butter, or cinnamon.
04 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 45 seconds.
05 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness as needed by adding sweetener or more almond milk.
06 - Pour into a large glass and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like a coffeehouse treat but packs enough protein to keep you full until lunch.
- You can throw everything into the blender in under five minutes with zero cooking involved.
02 -
- Protein powder clumps badly if you dump it straight into cold liquid without the banana breaking it up first, so always layer fruit at the bottom.
- Freezing your banana ahead of time completely transforms the texture into something closer to a milkshake than a smoothie.
03 -
- Peel and freeze your bananas in a single layer on a parchment lined plate before transferring to a bag so they never clump together into an unusable brick.
- Adding even a tiny pinch of salt enhances the coffee flavor dramatically and makes the whole drink taste richer without adding anything sweet.