A quick and easy breakfast smoothie combining cold brew coffee, frozen banana, and protein powder for a creamy, energizing start.
Coffee Protein Breakfast Smoothie
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A quick and easy breakfast smoothie combining cold brew coffee, frozen banana, and protein powder for a creamy, energizing start.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)chilled cold brew coffee
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 1.0 scoopprotein powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the chilled cold brew coffee to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana and protein powder.
- Add the ice cubes and fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then add the vanilla extract, increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional liquid if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen banana slices if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use ripe frozen bananas for natural sweetness and creamy texture. Substitute almond milk for a dairy-free version.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make coffee protein breakfast smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make coffee protein breakfast smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
235
Calories / serving
2.5g
Fat
31.0g
Carbs
24.0g
Protein
15.9g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~235 cal · 3g fat · 31g carbs · 24g protein · 16g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 235 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 44 min·2.6 mi·~5150 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 32 min·1.6 mi·~3200 steps
- Moderate cycling 24 min·4.8 mi
- Swimming laps 33 min
- Jogging 23 min·1.9 mi·~3700 steps
- Stair climbing 22 min·~2000 steps
- Dancing 38 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 24 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 55 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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