Coffee Protein Shake

A coffee protein smoothie on a wooden board with a white napkin and a wooden spoon.

5 from 4 votes

Packed with protein and flavor, this delicious Coffee Protein Shake is like having your morning cup of coffee and breakfast all in one!

Prep Time5

Total Time3

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 324kcal

Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

½ cup cold brew coffee or iced coffee
½ cup unsweetened almond milk (plain or vanilla)
1 small banana, frozen
1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

Combine the coffee, almond milk, frozen banana, peanut butter, and protein powder in a high-speed blender. If desired, add a few ice cubes to the blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Notes

I like to use cold brew coffee because it has a smoother, less acidic flavor profile than traditional iced coffee. You can make homemade cold brew or buy cold brew coffee or cold brew concentrate at the grocery store.

You can freeze any leftover coffee you have in an ice cube tray and then add the coffee ice cubes to the smoothie instead of regular ice cubes. This will add more coffee flavor without diluting the smoothie. I do this if I brew a pot of coffee and don't finish it.

I typically use vanilla protein powder in this shake but if you prefer a mocha flavor, try using chocolate protein powder.

Adding a frozen banana to this coffee protein smoothie makes it cold and creamy. If you have extra bananas, peel them and store them in the freezer to use in smoothies.

If you like a thicker smoothie, add a handful of ice cubes to the blender.

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