Banana Protein Coffee Smoothie (Printable Version)
A creamy banana and coffee protein blend designed to energize, support fat loss, and keep you fueled throughout the day.
# What You Need:
→ 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 It:
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 a blender. Include any optional additions such as chia seeds, nut butter, or cinnamon for extra nutrition.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 45 seconds.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with stevia or your preferred sweetener. For a thinner consistency, add more almond milk and blend briefly.
05 - Pour into a large glass and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It tastes like a dessert milkshake but quietly delivers 22 grams of protein and keeps you full for hours.
- You can prep everything the night before and just hit blend when you stumble into the kitchen.
02 -
- Freezing your banana ahead of time transforms the texture from good to absolutely velvety, and I learned this after months of wondering why mine never matched the coffee shop version.
- Adding protein powder to hot coffee will clump it into unappetizing lumps, so always make sure your coffee is completely cold before it meets the powder.
03 -
- Keep a bag of sliced, frozen bananas in your freezer at all times and you will never have an excuse to skip this recipe.
- A tiny pinch of salt sounds weird but intensifies the coffee and chocolate flavors in a way that makes people ask what your secret is.