Strawberry Protein Coffee Smoothie Recipe
A delightful fusion of strawberries and coffee, this smoothie offers a nutritious and tasty way to energize your morning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee chilled
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 1 banana preferably frozen
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
- ½ cup almond milk or milk of choice
- Ice cubes to taste
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee: Start by brewing a strong cup of coffee and letting it chill.
- Gather Ingredients: While waiting, gather your strawberries, banana, protein powder, and almond milk.
- Blend It Up: In a blender, combine the chilled coffee, protein powder, strawberries, banana, and almond milk.
- Sweeten If Needed: If you like it sweeter, add honey or maple syrup at this stage.
- Add Ice: Toss in some ice cubes to achieve your desired thickness and chill factor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend everything until you achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour into a glass, and enjoy the fusion of flavors.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin C: 90%
- Calcium: 15%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 12%
- Vitamin A: 6%