Creamy & Energizing Coffee Smoothie
This thick, velvety coffee smoothie recipe is the ultimate morning hack. Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, it offers sustained energy without the sugar crash. Ready in just 5 minutes using wholesome ingredients like cold brew, oats, and frozen banana.
Equipment
- High-Speed Blender
Ingredients
Smoothie Base
- 1 cup Chilled Strong Coffee or Cold Brew or coffee ice cubes
- 0.5 cup Milk of choice Oat, Almond, or Dairy
- 1 large Frozen Banana cut into chunks
- 0.25 cup Rolled Oats Certified GF if needed
- 1 tbsp Nut Butter Almond or Cashew
- 0.5 cup Frozen Cauliflower Rice Optional, for thickness
- 1 scoop Protein Powder Vanilla or Chocolate (Optional)
Instructions
- Phase 1: The Liquid Base. Pour your cold liquid ingredients (chilled coffee/cold brew and milk) into the blender canister first. Tip: If using a NutriBullet, reverse the order and add solids first.
- Phase 2: The Thickeners. Add the rolled oats, protein powder, and nut butter. Adding these now prevents them from sticking to the sides of the jar.
- Phase 3: The Frozen Elements. Top with the frozen banana chunks, frozen cauliflower, and coffee ice cubes (if using). The heavy items help push ingredients down into the blades.
- Phase 4: The Blend. Start on low speed to break up chunks, then increase to high. Blend for 45–60 seconds until the oats are obliterated and the texture is glossy.
Notes
Storage: Best consumed fresh. Can be stored in the fridge for 24 hours (shake well before drinking).
Sweetener: If the banana isn't sweet enough, add one pitted Medjool date.
Texture: If too thick, add more milk; if too thin, add more ice.
Sweetener: If the banana isn't sweet enough, add one pitted Medjool date.
Texture: If too thick, add more milk; if too thin, add more ice.