Banana Protein Coffee Smoothie (Printable Version)

Creamy banana and coffee blend packed with protein to fuel your day and support fat loss.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

02 - 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled

03 - 1 scoop (about 1 oz) vanilla or chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)

04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

05 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

06 - 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds

07 - 1 tsp natural peanut butter or almond butter

08 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

09 - Stevia or sweetener, to taste

01 - Brew fresh coffee and allow it to cool completely, or use pre-chilled coffee stored in the refrigerator.

02 - Add the sliced banana, chilled coffee, protein powder, almond milk, and ice cubes to a blender.

03 - For extra nutritional value, incorporate any optional ingredients such as chia seeds, nut butter, or cinnamon.

04 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 45 seconds.

05 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency as needed by adding sweetener or more almond milk.

06 - Pour into a large glass and serve right away for the best texture and flavor.

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This smoothie legitimately tastes like a coffeehouse milkshake but keeps you full for hours and supports lean muscle.
The caffeine and protein combo gives you steady energy without the midmorning crash that ruins your productivity.

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Freezing your banana beforehand transforms the texture from decent to genuinely milkshake thick and creamy.
Protein powder clumps if you dump it in last, so layer it between wet ingredients to help it dissolve smoothly.

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Dash of cinnamon over the top before blending tricks your palate into perceiving more sweetness without adding a single calorie.
Let your protein powder sit in the almond milk for two minutes before blending and it dissolves completely with zero gritty bits.