The Perfect Breakfast Smoothie For Coffee-Lovers

By Lizzie Fuhr

Updated on 9/29/2015 at 3:35 PM

POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

I've eliminated a number of things from my diet — even for a short period of time — but caffeine is not on that list. Luckily, there are a bunch of benefits to a coffee habit like improved workout performance and disease-fighting antioxidants. I can't get through the morning without a cup of coffee, but when I'm in a rush, I'm sorry to say it sometimes comes at the price of proper breakfast.

This caffeinated smoothie changes everything, since it combines cold-brew coffee and breakfast in one glass. Low in calories and high in protein, this chocolate drink will keep you fueled and energized until your next snack or meal. Coffee-lovers (or former breakfast-haters) will fall hard for this creamy and sweet smoothie.

Cold-Brew Breakfast Smoothie

Cook Time25 minutes
Yield1 smoothie
Calories312

From Lizzie Fuhr, POPSUGAR Fitness

INGREDIENTS

    • 1 cup cold-brew coffee (I used Stumptown, but you could make your own)
    • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I used Philosophie's Cacao Magic)
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
    • 1/2 avocado
    • 5 ice cubes
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
    • Cacao nibs, optional garnish

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Combine all ingredients, and blend until smooth. Top with the optional cacao nibs if you like, and enjoy immediately!