Coffee Protein Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
Creamy coffee and banana protein bowl topped with granola, cacao nibs, chia and fresh berries for a filling breakfast.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup chilled brewed coffee
02 - 1 large frozen banana
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
04 - 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
06 - 1 tablespoon almond butter
07 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Toppings
08 - 1/4 cup granola (gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1 tablespoon cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings
10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
11 - Fresh banana slices
12 - Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Add the chilled brewed coffee, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, protein powder, almond milk, almond butter, and maple syrup or honey (if using) into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is very smooth and thick. For a thinner consistency, add an extra splash of almond milk and blend briefly.
03 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two bowls.
04 - Top each bowl with granola, cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings, chia seeds, fresh banana slices, and fresh berries, arranging as desired.
05 - Enjoy right away with a spoon while the smoothie base is still cold and thick.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like a mocha milkshake but fuels you like a proper meal with 21 grams of protein per bowl.
- The entire thing comes together in under ten minutes with zero cooking and zero cleanup drama if you rinse the blender right away.
02 -
- If you use regular brewed coffee that has not been chilled, the warmth will turn your bowl into a sad smoothie soup before you even finish topping it.
- Adding a teaspoon of instant espresso powder was an accident that became my favorite discovery, intensifying the coffee flavor without extra liquid.
03 -
- Freeze your bananas flat on a parchment lined tray before bagging them so they blend evenly instead of jamming your machine.
- Rinse the blender immediately after pouring because protein powder and coffee dry into something that resembles cement if left sitting.