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This cold and creamy Coffee Smoothie is a refreshing start to the day! The brewed coffee will wake you up, and the added protein will fuel you for hours. It’s quick and easy to make, and perfect for busy mornings or breakfast on the go!
With this delicious Coffee Smoothie, you can enjoy your morning cup of coffee and breakfast all in one! It’s a delicious, filling, and protein-packed breakfast or snack. You only need a handful of simple ingredients and 5 minutes to blend this flavorful, delightful, satisfying protein shake!
If you love smoothies, then you will also enjoy my rich Avocado Smoothie and my fruity Blueberry Banana Smoothie!
Ingredients you’ll need
Below are the ingredients I used to make this smoothie. Full measurements are listed further down in the recipe card.
- Brewed coffee: This will add a kick of caffeine and a wonderful coffee flavor to your smoothie.
- Banana: Use an extra-ripe frozen banana to add creaminess and sweetness.
- Nut butter: Adding peanut butter or almond butter adds flavor and creaminess. I recommend an all-natural variety that only contains nuts and possibly salt.
- Medjool date: To add extra sweetness, be sure to use a Medjool date, as it has a caramel-like taste and a soft texture that blends easily.
- Protein powder: I like to use vanilla whey protein powder. If you do not want to add any protein, skip it.
- Milk: Use any milk you like best. Coconut milk or almond milk will keep this dairy-free.
- Cocoa powder: For a hint of chocolate taste!
- Ice cubes: I try to avoid using ice because it can water down your drink, but you can add a few cubes as needed to get the consistency right.
Substitutions and variations
- Coffee: You can use store-bought brewed coffee, instant coffee, or cold brew. You can even use decaf coffee, if you’d like.
- Protein: If you don’t want to add protein powder, feel free to omit it. To change things up, try a chocolate protein powder.
- Extra nutrients: For additional nutrition, add a tablespoon or two of flaxseed meal, chia seeds, or hemp seeds.
- Toppings: Feeling fancy? Add things like shaved chocolate or coconut whipped cream!
How to make a coffee smoothie
Step 1: Add all the smoothie ingredients to a high-powered blender.
Step 2: Blend for 2-3 minutes until it looks smooth and all ingredients are well combined. If the smoothie is too thick to your liking, add another ¼ cup of milk and blend again.
Step 3: Pour into jars or cups, top with shaved chocolate, and enjoy.
My Pro Tips
Recipe Tips
This coffee smoothie recipe is super easy to make, but here are several tips for a perfect shake every single time!
- Use a high-powered blender: To make a smooth, well-blended smoothie or protein shake, it’s best to use a high-powered blender like a Blendtec, Vitamix, or Ninja to break down all of the ingredients.
- Use frozen fruit: A frozen banana is best for a cold, thick smoothie. Sometimes ice doesn’t blend as well and can dilute the flavor, so it’s best to skip it unless necessary.
- Freeze the coffee: To get a head start, brew a pot of strong coffee and freeze it in an ice cube tray. Then you can use the coffee cubes to make a super-cold, thick smoothie, and you won’t have to worry about brewing the coffee beforehand.
- Start with the blender on low: To thoroughly blend and incorporate all ingredients, start on low speed, then gradually increase to high. End with the blender on low speed.
Common questions
While you can add raw coffee to a smoothie, to avoid grittiness, it’s best to use brewed or instant coffee mixed with water.
Yes, the fruit’s sweetness is an excellent complement to the coffee’s slight bitterness.
You can make this coffee smoothie ahead of time! Smoothies are definitely best enjoyed immediately after making. However, if you have any leftovers, you can place them in the fridge for about 24 hours. You can then refresh it by re-blending it with a bit of ice.
More Drink Recipes
- Whipped Coffee
- Mocha Coffee Protein Shake
- Espresso Overnight Oats
- Tropical Protein Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
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Coffee Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled first
- 1 frozen banana, ripe is preferred
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, or almond butter
- 1 Medjool date, pit removed
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder, can be optional
- ½ cup milk of choice, coconut or almond
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ cup ice cubes, optional
Optional toppings:
- shaved chocolate, or coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- Add all the smoothie ingredients into a high-powered blender. (1 cup brewed coffee, 1 frozen banana, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 Medjool date, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder, ½ cup milk of choice, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and ½ cup ice cubes)
- Blend for 2-3 minutes until it looks smooth and all ingredients are well combined.
- At this point, if the smoothie is too thick to your liking, add another ¼ cup of milk and blend again.
- Pour into jars or cups, top with shaved chocolate, and enjoy.
Notes
- Using a frozen banana is best to make a smoothie that is cold and thick. Sometimes ice doesn’t blend as well and can dilute the flavor, so it’s best to skip it unless necessary.
- You may use any protein of your choice or skip it.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
