Banana Protein Coffee Smoothie (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy banana and coffee blended with protein powder for a filling, energizing drink that supports fat loss goals.
# What You'll 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.
03 - For extra nutritional value, add any optional ingredients such as chia seeds, nut butter, cinnamon, or sweetener.
04 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30 to 45 seconds.
05 - Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency by adding more sweetener or almond milk as needed.
06 - Pour into a large glass and serve right away for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The coffee and protein combo keeps you full and sharp for hours without a mid-morning crash.
- It tastes like a milkshake but quietly supports your fat loss goals with minimal effort.
02 -
- Adding protein powder directly to hot coffee will clump it into unblendable rubbery bits, so always chill first.
- Freezing your banana the night before transforms the texture from drinkable to genuinely milkshake-like.
03 -
- Brew a large batch of coffee and keep a jar in the fridge so this smoothie takes literally two minutes from thought to glass.
- Dust a tiny pinch of cinnamon on top before drinking and it will look and taste like something from a cafe.