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Coffee Vanilla Protein Smoothie
Coffee Vanilla Protein Smoothie · ready in 5 min · 2 servings · 203 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
A brisk blender smoothie with cold brew, vanilla protein powder, banana, and almond milk for creamy coffee flavor and busy morning fuel.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 203
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 240 mlCold brew coffee, chilled
- 60 gVanilla protein powder
- 120 gBanana, peeled
- 360 mlAlmond milk, chilled
- 140 gIce
Equipment
blender, kitchen scale, measuring cup, blender, spatula, glass
Instructions
- Gather Tools
Gather cold brew coffee, vanilla protein powder, banana, almond milk, ice, a blender, kitchen scale, measuring cup, spatula, and 2 glasses. · 2 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are ready.
- Add Liquids
Pour almond milk and cold brew coffee into the blender jar, then add the vanilla protein powder so it hydrates before the fruit. · 1 min
What to look for: Liquid covers the powder in the blender jar.
- Add Fruit Ice
Add the banana and ice to the blender, keeping the ice on top to help the blades pull the mixture down evenly. · 1 min
What to look for: Banana and ice sit above the coffee mixture.
- Blend Smooth
Blend on high until the smoothie looks pale mocha, creamy, and fully moving in a vortex, about 45 to 60 seconds. · 1 min
What to look for: The smoothie is smooth, foamy, and evenly pale brown.
- Serve Cold
Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately while it is cold, foamy, and coffee scented. · 1 min
What to look for: Each glass is filled with a creamy chilled smoothie.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 203 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| of which sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| of which saturated | 1 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 259 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: tree nuts
May contain: milk, soybeans
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Serve chilled; stir or blend again after storage because separation is normal.
Ingredient substitutions
Cold brew coffee
- Milk: Use only if a creamy caffeine free version is desired.
Banana
- Maple syrup: Adds sweetness but removes much of the creamy body.
Almond milk
- Milk: Gives a creamier dairy flavor and a slightly fuller texture.
Ice
- Water: Use very cold water for a thinner smoothie.
