Vanilla Bean Protein Coffee Smoothie Recipe
This recipe delivers a delicious, creamy vanilla bean smoothie loaded with protein and coffee, perfect for a pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup almond milk or milk of choice
- Ice cubes as needed
- Optional: sweetener honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Start by brewing a strong cup of coffee and allowing it to cool.
- Gather Ingredients: Collect the vanilla bean paste, protein powder, Greek yogurt, and almond milk.
- Combine in Blender: In a blender, mix the cooled coffee, vanilla bean paste, protein powder, Greek yogurt, and almond milk.
- Add Ice: Toss in some ice cubes for that refreshing chill.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour into a glass, and if you’re feeling fancy, add a swirl of honey or maple syrup.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 15%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin B12: 10%
- Potassium: 8%
- Vitamin D: 5%