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Creamy High-Protein Cold Brew Espresso Smoothie with Banana and Almond Butter

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A silky, rich smoothie combining cold brew espresso, banana, almond butter, and protein powder for a quick, energizing, and nourishing boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew coffee
  • 1 medium ripe banana (frozen for thicker texture, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons natural, unsweetened almond butter
  • 1 scoop (~30 g) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 4–6 ice cubes
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel the banana and gather all ingredients. If using a frozen banana, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
  2. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of cold brew coffee and 1/2 cup (120 ml) of unsweetened almond milk into the blender.
  3. Break the banana into chunks and add it along with 2 tablespoons of almond butter.
  4. Add one scoop (~30 g) of vanilla protein powder and sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Add 4-6 ice cubes and 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if desired for extra sweetness.
  6. Blend on high until the mixture is silky smooth with no lumps, scraping down the sides if needed.
  7. Check consistency and taste; add more almond milk if too thick or more ice/banana if too thin. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  8. Serve immediately in a glass and enjoy.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and creaminess. Choose quality cold brew for smooth flavor. Blend ice last to protect blender blades. Soften almond butter slightly if blender struggles. Store in fridge up to 24 hours and stir before drinking. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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