Who said your A.M. cup of joe had to be hot? This refreshing coffee smoothie has protein, fiber and caffeine to get you moving!
Coffee Smoothie
Serves 3
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso, cooled
- 1½ bananas, cut into pieces
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- 2 tsp honey or agave nectar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
- 6 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in a heavy-duty blender. Blend until smooth & serve.
Dairy-Free Version
- Instead of Greek yogurt, use 3/4 cup almond milk and 2 Tbsp vegan protein powder
Coffee-Mocha Version
- Add 2 Tbsp chocolate protein powder or 1-2 Tbsp cacao powder
Vanilla Latte Version
- Add 2 Tbsp vanilla protein powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder
Recipe adapted from Cookin' Canuck, here.
