3 Minute Power Coffee Smoothie: Pure Joy
Make this Ultimate Energizing Protein Coffee Smoothie for a fast, creamy breakfast or a powerful mid-day boost. Jacob perfected this recipe for maximum flavor and energy.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast/Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong cold brew coffee or chilled espresso
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter (optional, for flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4-6 ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour the cold brew coffee and almond milk into your blender.
- Add the protein powder, frozen banana, peanut butter (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Top with ice cubes.
- Secure the lid and blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour immediately into a glass and enjoy your finished project.
Notes
- Adjust liquid amount based on desired thickness. Use less for a shake, more for a thinner smoothie.
- For an extra cold smoothie, use coffee ice cubes instead of regular ice.
- Feel free to add a teaspoon of chia seeds or flax seeds for added fiber.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approx. 16 oz)
- Calories: 250-350 (Varies with protein powder and nut butter)
- Sugar: 5-10g (Mostly from banana)
- Sodium: Varies (Check protein powder label)
- Fat: 5-15g
- Saturated Fat: 1-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-30g
- Fiber: 3-5g
- Protein: 20-30g
- Cholesterol: 5mg (If using dairy milk; near zero otherwise)