Coffee Smoothie

This Coffee Smoothie recipe is a buzz-worthy breakfast that will put some pep in your step! It’s creamy, loaded with protein, and coffee gives it a rich, robust flavor that makes you forget you’re having a healthy breakfast.

Some people love coffee for the caffeine and put up with the flavor. Other people love the flavor and the caffeine is an afterthought. The good news is that whichever camp you fall into, you’re going to love this coffee smoothie recipe. (Not a coffee fan at all? Then I’ll direct you to this Strawberry Banana Smoothie or Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe.)

Strongly brewed coffee gives this coffee smoothie a boost of caffeine, but that’s not the only way that it will energize you throughout your day. Almond butter adds protein and healthy fats, protein powder ups the protein count even more, and banana works some fruit into your AM meal. Basically, you get everything you need for breakfast in convenient sippable form!

As with most smoothie recipes, this coffee smoothie is super versatile, and unlike smoothie recipes that have you prepping and chopping a ton of fresh fruit and veggies, this one’s a breeze since you only need to peel a banana.

Who needs Starbucks?! Not you!

Ingredients for a Coffee Smoothie

Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need for this recipe. For the full measurements, scroll down to the recipe card.

• Strong Coffee or Cold Brew – Here’s How To Make Cold Brew Coffee
• Almond Milk – Or another milk you like, either dairy or plant-based.
• Protein Powder – Plain or vanilla will both work, but note that vanilla protein powders are usually sweetened (and will result in a sweeter coffee smoothie), while plain protein powders are not.
• Frozen Banana – For more sweetness and banana flavor, use a ripe banana. If you’re not a big banana fan but still want the creaminess it adds to a smoothie, use an unripe banana. We like to freeze bananas for frugal smoothie making.
• Creamy Almond Butter – You could use any nut butter here, but I think almond butter pairs especially well with coffee.
• Vanilla Extract – Just a bit! If you use vanilla almond milk and/or vanilla protein powder, you can skip this if you’d like.

How to Make a Coffee Smoothie

The only thing easier than a coffee smoothie for breakfast is pouring cereal into a bowl! Here’s what you’ll need to do.

1. Combine. Add the ingredients to your blender.
2. Puree. Blend until the smoothie is creamy and no lumps of banana remain.

Tips for a Perfect Coffee Smoothie

This coffee smoothie is easy to make, but these tips will help you make sure it turns out perfect.

• Don’t forget to freeze the banana. Peel it and pop it in the freezer the night before, or keep a stash of bananas in your freezer for all your smoothie making needs. This will give you a thicker, frostier smoothie.
• Add the liquids first. Pour in all the liquids, then add the banana. This helps create a vortex that sucks the solid ingredients towards the blade, making it less likely that your blender will struggle.
• Adjust the consistency as needed. Add more almond milk for a thinner smoothie, or toss in ice cubes or additional banana to make it thicker.

Coffee Smoothie Variations

I love this recipe as-is, but here are some ways to switch it up.

• Use chocolate protein powder. For a mocha vibe, substitute the vanilla protein powder with chocolate protein powder.
• Add a scoop of oats. If you want to make this smoothie more filling, add a scoop of old-fashioned oats for added fiber.
• Give it an extra boost. You can add espresso powder to this coffee smoothie for some extra caffeine.
• Swap out the banana. Plain Greek yogurt and an ice cube or two will make your coffee smoothie thick, creamy, and frosty without the frozen banana. (It will add some tangy flavor, too.)

More Morning Smoothie Recipes

• Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• Chocolate Banana Smoothie
• Easy Mango Smoothie
• Kiwi Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
• The Best Green Smoothie
• Dragon Fruit Smoothie
• Berry Beet Smoothie

Recipes for Coffee Lovers

• How To Make Iced Coffee
• Boozy Peppermint Mocha Coffee
• Irish Coffee
• How to Make Whipped Coffee (Dalgona Coffee)
• Homemade Coffee Ice Cream Recipe
• Whipped Coffee Mudslide Cocktail

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