This peanut butter coffee smoothie is high in protein and easy to whip up in minutes in a blender. Made with frozen banana, coffee, peanut butter and protein powder, you’ll love this delicious combo!

Features

  • dietary needs: vegan, gluten-free, no added sugar
  • high in protein
  • makes a great breakfast on-the-go or mid-morning snack
  • amazing coffee flavour and thick, creamy texture
  • easy to customize with extra add-ins and swaps

Ingredient Notes

Complete list of ingredients with amounts and instructions is located in the recipe card below.

  • Coffee – Use any brewed coffee you like.
  • Peanut Butter – Use natural peanut butter. Swap for almond butter, cashew butter, tahini or any other nut or seed butter.
  • Banana – Frozen banana is key, don’t skip it! You’ll need 1-2 frozen bananas depend on their size. It doesn’t have to be exact though, so feel free to add more for a thicker, sweeter, larger smoothie.
  • Protein Powder – Any kind of vanilla or chocolate protein powder works.
Creamy chocolate smoothie in a glass mug with a straw.

FAQs

Can I make this in advance?

Yes. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge in a sealed jar for 1-2 days. It won’t be quite as thick after storing but it will still taste amazing!

Do I have to use protein powder?

The protein powder sweetens and thickens the smoothie but if you’d like to leave it out, try replacing it with an extra frozen banana or a mix of frozen cauliflower and frozen banana. I would recommend using it though. You can use any kind you like and both chocolate and vanilla work well, or if you can find peanut butter protein…yum!!

Can I make this nut-free?

Sure! Just swap the peanut butter for tahini, sunflower seed butter or Wowbutter.

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Additions & Variations

There are many different ways you can switch this smoothie up and make it your own. Here are a few options:

  • add a handful of greens such as spinach, kale or chard
  • add 1-2 tbsp of chia seeds or ground flax for thickening and added healthy fats and other nutrients
  • add up to 1 cup steamed and frozen chopped cauliflower or zucchini – this is a great way volume and fiber for a bigger smoothie without additional calories! Check out my post on adding veggies to smoothies for more details.
  • mix in superfood powders like maca, lucuma, ashwaganda, a mushroom powder or any other adaptogen or superfood you like to use – for more ideas, read about the best superfoods for smoothies
  • swap half of the coffee for light or full-fat coconut milk
  • add up to 1/4 cup rolled oats for oat milk latte vibes
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Coffee Smoothie

  • Author: Deryn Macey
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Smoothie
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

This thick and creamy peanut butter coffee smoothie add the perfect charge of caffeine to your morning!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup coffee, cooled (250 mL)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (30 g)
  • 1 1/2 medium frozen ripe bananas (180 g)
  • 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (30 g)
  • plant-based milk, as needed to adjust consistency
  • a few ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the coffee to a high-speed blender, then add the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Start blending on low then slowly increase speed and blend briefly until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. If needed, add a bit more coffee or plant-based milk of choice to adjust the consistency.
  4. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

Peanut butter can be substituted with cashew butter, almond butter or for a nut-free smoothie, tahini or sunflower seed butter.

For extra volume and nutrition, try adding 1 cup steamed and frozen cauliflower or zucchini. You may need additional liquid to reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 452
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Carbohydrates: 53 g
  • Fiber: 9 g
  • Protein: 30 g

Keywords: banana coffee smoothie, protein coffee shake