Best Banana Espresso Smoothie For Energy
Start your day strong with this Healthy Espresso Smoothie! It's packed with protein, fiber, and caffeine to help you wake up and stay full. The perfect quick breakfast or post-workout fuel!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 324kcal
Equipment
- Bullet blender or high-speed blender
- Tall glass tumbler
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana frozen chopped into thirds
- ¾ cup almond milk or any milk you enjoy
- ¼ cup espresso coffee
- 1 Tablespoon raw honey
- ½ cup ice
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds OR hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon protein powder unflavored or vanilla
Instructions
- Add the chia seeds, honey, ice, frozen banana pieces, and protein powder to the cup of a bullet blender or jug of a high-speed blender.
- Top with almond milk and half of the espresso coffee. Securely fasten the lid onto the bullet blender cup.
- Blend the smoothie until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the remaining espresso into a tall glass tumbler, followed by the smoothie. Serve straight away.
Notes
- If you don't have almond butter on hand, feel free to use peanut butter for a rich, nutty flavor. Cashew butter works great, too!
- Not a fan of bananas? Swap them out for frozen mango or avocado for a creamy texture without the banana taste. Just add a little bit more honey to increase the sweetness.
- Need a caffeine-free option? Use decaffeinated espresso or chicory coffee for the same great flavor without the buzz.
- Try adding a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder or a handful of dark chocolate chips. This will make your smoothie even more delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 377mg | Iron: 1mg