Ingredients
1/2 cup cold brew coffee
1 medium frozen banana, sliced
1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
Ice cubes (optional, for thickness)
Optional toppings: fresh berries, sliced banana, granola, chia seeds, almond butter, shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Ensure your blender is clean. Pour cold brew coffee and almond milk into the blender pitcher. Add frozen banana slices and protein powder; add maple syrup or honey if using. Secure lid and blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Use tamper if available, scrape down sides as needed. Blend until completely smooth and thick, like soft-serve ice cream. If too thick, add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time; if too thin, add a few ice cubes or more frozen banana and blend again. Pour into a bowl. Arrange desired toppings artistically over the smoothie. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best texture, use a very ripe frozen banana and start with minimal liquid. High-speed blender yields creamiest results. Prep solid ingredients the night before for faster blending. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours but will thin out. Smoothie bowls are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free (as written), Gluten-Free (check protein powder)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg