High-Protein Coffee Smoothie
This easy, high-protein coffee smoothie recipe tastes like a creamy mocha! It has a hint of chocolate from cacao powder, a boost of protein from collagen peptides and nut butter, and makes a great post-workout breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
Servings 1 serving
Calories 292cal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup brewed coffee, cooled in the fridge*
- 1 frozen medium ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)
- ¾ cup frozen cauliflower (or ½ cup ice)
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk, plus more if necessary
- ½ tablespoon cacao powder (or use unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 1 serving collagen peptides (or your favorite protein powder)
Instructions
- In a large high-powered blender, add in all ingredients and blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until all ingredients are well combined. If necessary, add in more almond milk to thin the smoothie. Makes 1 smoothie.
Notes
*See the full post for more ways to add coffee to this smoothie.
Make it ahead of time: check out our three different ways to prep and store smoothies in your freezer so that you can make this healthy coffee smoothie ahead of time! Feel free to double or triple it and enjoy all week long.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 292cal | Carbohydrates: 37.5g | Protein: 17.7g | Fat: 9.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 9.4g | Sugar: 16.9g