Description
A bright, nutty smoothie combining espresso, peanut butter, banana, and milk for a protein-rich morning boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 ml (1 cup) strong-brewed coffee or espresso (cooled)
- 1 medium ripe banana (about 120 g / 4 oz), peeled and frozen
- 64 g (4 tbsp / ¼ cup) creamy peanut butter
- 240 ml (1 cup) milk of choice (whole, oat, or almond)
- 120 g (½ cup) plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- 30 g (1 scoop) neutral or vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Cocoa or cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chill and measure the coffee.
- Prep the banana and peanut butter.
- Add dairy and optional protein.
- Blend to texture.
- Taste and adjust.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
The smoothie is best served fresh; it will thicken as it cools. Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg