Description
Coffee lovers will adore this Wake Me Up Coffee Smoothie, blending robust espresso with creamy banana and rich chocolate. Sweet, energizing, and smooth, this drink delivers a powerful morning kickstart that keeps you refreshed and motivated throughout your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cold brewed coffee
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional, for extra energy)
Liquid and Creamy Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Flavor and Sweetener Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) honey
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine cold brew coffee, milk, banana, protein powder, and ice cubes into a high-powered blender, creating a robust foundation for your energizing beverage.
- Pulse the mixture initially to break down the ice, then switch to a full blend, processing until the texture transforms into a silky, homogeneous consistency with no visible ice chunks.
- Evaluate the smoothie’s thickness, making subtle adjustments by introducing additional coffee for a more fluid texture or incorporating extra ice for a denser, more substantial drink.
- Transfer the velvety concoction into a chilled glass, ensuring a smooth pour that minimizes splashing and maintains the drink’s elegant presentation.
- Elevate the sensory experience by delicately dusting the surface with a light sprinkle of cocoa powder or ground cinnamon, adding an aromatic and visual dimension to your wake-up smoothie.
- Serve immediately to capture the optimal temperature and maximize the drink’s refreshing qualities, allowing the vibrant flavors and invigorating caffeine to jumpstart your day.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Opt for cold brew coffee instead of regular coffee to reduce acidity and add a smoother, less bitter flavor profile.
- Freeze leftover coffee in ice cube trays to use as coffee ice cubes, preventing dilution while keeping the smoothie chilled and intensely flavored.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or a tablespoon of nut butter to transform this smoothie into a more substantial breakfast or post-workout drink that provides extra energy and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg