The Ultimate Creamy, High-Protein Coffee Breakfast Smoothie
Make this creamy, energizing coffee smoothie for a quick, high-protein breakfast on the go. It provides a satisfying morning boost using simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong cold brew coffee, chilled
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour the chilled cold brew coffee and almond milk into your blender.
- Add the protein powder, Greek yogurt, rolled oats, and peanut butter.
- Include the sweetener if you are using it.
- Add the ice cubes last.
- Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately for an energizing morning drink.
Notes
- For a thicker, colder smoothie, use frozen coffee cubes instead of standard ice.
- If you prefer a mocha flavor, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder before blending.
- To make this recipe without banana, rely on the Greek yogurt and oats for creaminess, as detailed in this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large glass
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 15