Description
Start your day with this energizing Banana Coffee Protein Smoothie! It’s a creamy blend of ripe banana, brewed coffee, and protein powder, perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack. Enjoy the rich flavors and healthy ingredients that provide a delicious energy boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled to room temperature)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
Instructions
- Select Your Banana: Choose a ripe banana, peel it, and break it into chunks.
- Brew Your Coffee: Brew a cup of your favorite coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- Gather Your Other Ingredients: Measure out the protein powder, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Start with the banana chunks, then add the cooled coffee and almond milk.
- Incorporate the Protein Powder: Add the scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Include Nut Butter and Sweetener: Spoon in the almond butter and drizzle in honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Add Flavor Enhancers: Pour in the vanilla extract and sprinkle ground cinnamon if using.
- Ice It Up (Optional): Add ice cubes for a chilled smoothie.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Adjust with more almond milk if too thick.
- Taste Test: Adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if needed.
- Adjust Consistency: Add more almond milk if too thick, or more banana/protein powder if too thin.
- Pour and Serve: Pour into a tall glass or mason jar.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, banana slices, or a drizzle of almond butter.
- Enjoy Immediately: Best enjoyed fresh for a delightful energy boost.
- Storing Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking.
- Freezing for Later: Freeze banana chunks and coffee in ice cube trays for quick smoothie prep later.
Notes
- Der Teig darf während der Ruhezeit nicht bewegt werden.
- Für ein intensiveres Knoblaucharoma können mehr Zehen verwendet werden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes