Description
Warm, nutty coffee meets creamy peanut butter in this protein-packed smoothie that fuels your morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 ml (4 fl oz) strong brewed espresso or cold brew
- 240 ml (1 cup) whole milk or dairy-free alternative
- 64 g (1/4 cup, packed) natural peanut butter
- 1 medium banana (~120 g peeled)
- 120 g (1/2 cup) plain Greek yogurt
- 30 g (1 scoop) protein powder (optional)
- 15–20 g (1 tbsp) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 150–200 g (about 1 cup) ice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cool your coffee by brewing espresso or cold brew and chilling until cool, about 10–15 minutes if hot.
- Measure and combine liquids: Add milk and Greek yogurt to the blender, then pour in the cooled coffee.
- Add peanut butter, banana, and any sweetener you are using, along with a pinch of salt.
- Add ice and optional protein powder based on your thickness preference.
- Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until silky and pour easily.
- Check the consistency and taste, adjusting sweetness or milk as needed before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace whole milk with almond or oat milk and Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt. Consider adding oats for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 360 ml)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg