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Banana Coffee Mocha Protein Smoothie

A frosty, creamy banana smoothie with chilled coffee, a hint of cocoa and nutty almond butter, thick and lightly sweet.

Banana Coffee Mocha Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 2 medium236 gBananasliced and frozen
  • 1¼ cups (300 ml)300 gAlmond milk, unsweetenedcold
  • ½ cup (120 ml)120 gBrewed coffeechilled
  • 1 container (6 oz)150 gPlain Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • 1½ scoops30 gWhey protein powdervanilla or unflavored
  • 1 tbsp16 gAlmond butter, no salt added
  • 1½ tbsp8 gUnsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp10 gMaple syrup
  • ¼ tsp0.5 gGround cinnamon

Steps

  1. At least 2 hours ahead, slice the banana, spread it on a plate and freeze until firm; brew the coffee and chill it in the fridge.
  2. Pour the almond milk and the chilled coffee into the blender first so the blades move freely.
  3. Spoon in the Greek yogurt and the almond butter.
  4. Add the whey protein powder and the unsweetened cocoa powder.
  5. Add the maple syrup and the cinnamon.
  6. Add the frozen banana last, on top.
  7. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until thick and completely smooth, scraping down the sides once if needed.
  8. Divide evenly between two glasses, half each, pouring over ice if you like, and serve cold right away.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy whey protein powder labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts. Some brands contain gluten, soy.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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