High Protein Banana Coffee Smoothie
Make this quick, creamy coffee smoothie for an energizing breakfast or post-workout drink. It uses frozen banana for texture and protein powder for satiety.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cold brew coffee or strong chilled coffee
- 1 large frozen banana, broken into chunks
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (adjust for thickness)
- 1 teaspoon sweetener (maple syrup or honey, optional)
Instructions
- Pour the cold brew coffee into your blender.
- Add the frozen banana chunks, protein powder, vanilla extract, and peanut butter, if using.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Taste the smoothie. Add sweetener if desired and blend for a few more seconds.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a mocha flavor, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- If you do not have frozen banana, use a fresh banana and add 1 cup of ice instead.
- Use dairy-free milk instead of coffee for a less intense caffeine option, or add a shot of espresso for stronger coffee flavor.
- Adjust the amount of ice to control the thickness of your smoothie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 10