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Creamy Protein Coffee Smoothie Recipe with Espresso Oats and Banana for Easy Energy Boost

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A creamy, comforting smoothie blending espresso-soaked oats, ripe banana, protein powder, and almond milk for a quick, nourishing energy boost without caffeine crash.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup (20g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 shot (30ml) freshly brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee
  • 1 medium ripe banana
  • 1 scoop (~30g) vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup (60g) Greek yogurt (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • A handful of ice cubes
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the oats: Pour ¼ cup (20g) of rolled oats into a small bowl or jar. Add 1 shot (30ml) of freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes to soften and infuse flavor.
  2. Prepare the banana: Peel one medium ripe banana and break into chunks.
  3. Gather remaining ingredients: Measure 1 scoop (~30g) vanilla whey protein powder, 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk, ¼ cup (60g) Greek yogurt if using, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a handful of ice cubes. Have honey or maple syrup ready if desired.
  4. Blend all together: Add soaked oats and espresso mixture, banana chunks, protein powder, almond milk, Greek yogurt, cinnamon, and ice cubes into blender. Secure lid.
  5. Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed for 45 seconds to 1 minute until creamy and thick with no chunks. Adjust thickness by adding more almond milk or ice cubes as needed.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness: Add 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if desired and blend briefly again. Avoid over-sweetening.
  7. Serve immediately: Pour into a glass and enjoy for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Soaking oats in espresso prevents gritty texture and enhances coffee flavor. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Adjust thickness by adding almond milk or ice cubes. For dairy-free, swap Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use plant-based protein powder. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free diet.

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