Coffee Protein Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
Energizing coffee and banana protein bowl with yogurt, almond butter, granola and berries — ready in 10 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup chilled brewed coffee
02 - 1 large frozen banana
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
04 - 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
06 - 1 tablespoon almond butter
07 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Toppings
08 - 1/4 cup granola (gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1 tablespoon cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings
10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
11 - Fresh banana slices
12 - Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries)
# Steps:
01 - Add the chilled brewed coffee, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, protein powder, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup or honey to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is very smooth and thick. For a thinner consistency, add an extra splash of almond milk and blend briefly.
03 - Transfer the smoothie base evenly into two bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with granola, cacao nibs, chia seeds, fresh banana slices, and berries arranged as desired.
05 - Enjoy right away with a spoon while the smoothie base is still cold and thick.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It gives you coffee and breakfast in one bowl, which is honestly the most efficient way to start a day.
- The frozen banana trick makes it impossibly creamy without any ice cream or heavy additions.
02 -
- A room temperature banana will give you a watery smoothie, so always freeze your bananas ahead of time.
- Adding instant espresso powder was an accident that turned into my favorite upgrade for deepening the coffee flavor without thinning the base.
03 -
- Peanut butter swaps in seamlessly for almond butter and creates a slightly bolder flavor that some people actually prefer.
- Keep a bag of sliced frozen bananas in your freezer at all times so this recipe is always within reach.