Description
A deliciously creamy coffee smoothie that combines strong brewed coffee, Greek yogurt, and protein powder for a nutritious and energizing breakfast or snack. This smoothie blends the bold flavors of coffee with the creaminess of banana and almond butter, sweetened naturally with dates and maple syrup.
Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- ¾ cup milk
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
Sweeteners & Flavorings
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 dates (pitted)
- 1 scoop vanilla or coffee-flavored protein powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional
- Ice (as needed)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the cooled brewed coffee, milk, Greek yogurt, frozen banana, almond or peanut butter, maple syrup, pitted dates, protein powder, and vanilla extract into your blender.
- Blend Until Creamy: Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Adjust Thickness: Depending on your preferred smoothie texture, add ice to thicken or more milk to thin the consistency. Blend again briefly to combine.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, coffee beans, or a drizzle of almond butter for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use coffee-flavored protein powder to intensify the coffee flavor.
- Cold brew coffee results in a smoother, less bitter smoothie.
- Vanilla extract ties all flavors together harmoniously.
- Adjust the amount of ice to get your desired smoothie thickness—more ice makes it thicker; less keeps it thinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
