Banana Protein Coffee Smoothie (Printable Version)
Creamy coffee-banana blend packed with protein to support fat loss and all-day focus.
# 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:
01 - Place the peeled banana, almond milk, protein powder, cooled espresso or cold brew, and any optional add-ins (cinnamon, nut butter, chia seeds, vanilla extract) into a blender jar.
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 with no chunks remaining.
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 Hints:
01 -
- It tastes like a milkshake but fuels your body like a proper meal with 23 grams of protein and only 225 calories.
- The caffeine hits fast while the protein and fiber keep you steady, no crash, no midmorning vending machine raids.
02 -
- Hot coffee will clump protein powder into unappetizing lumps, always let your espresso cool for at least ten minutes.
- Protein powders vary wildly in sweetness and texture, so you may need to adjust the banana or ice depending on the brand you use.
03 -
- Freeze your bananas in slices ahead of time and skip the ice entirely for a thicker, more intense smoothie without any dilution.
- Adding the protein powder after the liquid and before the ice prevents it from sticking to the blender walls and leaving dry pockets.