Banana Protein Coffee Smoothie (Print version)

Creamy banana coffee blend with protein powder for fat loss support and lasting energy.

# What goes in:

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

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

01 - Brew fresh coffee and allow it to cool completely, or use pre-chilled coffee stored in the refrigerator.

02 - Add the sliced banana, chilled coffee, protein powder, almond milk, and ice cubes to a blender.

03 - For extra nutritional value, include any optional ingredients such as chia seeds, nut butter, or cinnamon.

04 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 45 seconds.

05 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency as needed by adding sweetener or more almond milk.

06 - Pour into a large glass and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

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The banana does double duty here, making the texture incredibly creamy while hiding any chalky protein powder taste.
Coffee and protein together keep you full and alert without the mid-morning crash that a plain smoothie sometimes causes.
Five minutes and a blender are all you need, which means no excuses on busy mornings.

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Adding protein powder directly to hot coffee will clump it into an unappetizing mess, so always chill the coffee first.
Freezing your banana before blending is the single best upgrade you can make to the texture without changing anything else.

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If your blender struggles with frozen ingredients, let the banana sit at room temperature for five minutes or add the almond milk first to create a liquid base.
A tiny pinch of salt sounds strange but rounds out the flavor beautifully and makes the coffee taste richer.