Chocolate Coffee Protein Smoothie | Garden in the Kitchen

This Chocolate Coffee Protein Smoothie blends ripe bananas, chocolate protein powder, instant coffee, milk, and creamy peanut butter for a silky-smooth and indulgently sweet drink.

Silky smooth and super chocolatey, this high protein chocolate coffee smoothie combines ripe bananas to add sweetness, chocolate protein powder and the yummy chocolate flavor. A classic combination that is well loved, much like my deliciously indulging Chocolate Banana Milkshake!

I love adding peanut butter to my chocolate protein smoothies, as it helps to add more protein and create the thick texture while the coffee helps give you a burst of energy. You can add as much or as little milk as you like to get the texture you are looking for.

If you like to start your day with a superpower smoothie then this one has your name on it! It’s also great as a post workout drink, afternoon pick me up or whenever the craving for a smoothie hits.

Smoothie Ingredients

• Bananas: Use ripe bananas to add sweetness and texture to the smoothie.
• Milk: Use whichever type of milk you prefer, dairy or plant-based will both work. If you choose plant-based, opt for unsweetened so your smoothie isn’t too sweet.
• Peanut butter: Use peanut butter or the nut butter of your choice; almond or cashew would both work well. For a nut-free smoothie use a seed butter like pumpkin, sunflower seed or tahini.
• Chocolate protein powder: The protein powder adds the chocolate flavor and provides the protein making this a filling drink. Use your preferred brand.
• Instant coffee: Instant coffee helps create a mocha flavored smoothie and adds a touch of caffeine. You can use decaf if you want to reduce the caffeine content.
• Toppings: Add a sprinkle of chocolate powder and cocoa nibs.

Good to know: are smoothies good for you?

Yes, smoothies can be good for you as long as they contain a good balance of protein, fat and fiber.

Smoothies should be able to provide you with sustained energy so make sure yours contain the following:

• Protein: This can be from a nut or seed butter, protein powder, hemp seeds, nuts, tofu or milk. Note, dairy milk has protein but not all plant-based milks have protein. Soy milk will be your best option if you want plant-based with protein. Note that collagen will also add protein.
• Fat: Fat can come from a nut or seed butter, an avocado, full fat yogurt or kefir, hemp or flax seeds.
• Fiber: Fruits and vegetables are great at adding fiber to a smoothie; think berries, mangos, apples or leafy greens like Swiss chard, spinach or kale. Oats, ground flaxseeds and chia seeds are also good options. Note, dates add fiber and natural sweetness so they can be an option if you don’t have any bananas.

Note: Be careful not to overdo it on the fruit or your smoothie may end up super sweet, high in calories, and send your blood sugar through the roof. You want to maintain a steady blood sugar level and avoid highs and lows for sustained energy throughout the day.

Storage

Smoothies are best consumed right after you prepare them. If you can’t finish this protein smoothie with coffee all in one sitting, store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. If it has lost its consistency, place it back in the blender to smooth it out.

Love my smoothie glasses?

I get so many questions about my smoothie glasses that I decided to write a post and I share all the glasses I use in my smoothie recipes 👉🏻 FUN GLASSES FOR JUICES AND SMOOTHIES , you can see some of the smoothies I have been making lately here 👇🏻