300-Calorie Iced Coffee Protein Smoothie (Tastes Like Melted Coffee Ice Cream!)

By Jenny Sugar

Updated on 9/29/2017 at 9:25 AM

What would happen if an iced coffee went on a date with a protein smoothie? And they got married, bought a house, and had a baby? It'd look just like this — an iced coffee protein smoothie. A deliciously creamy, slightly sweet breakfast with a strong coffee flavor. This is one cool way to enjoy your cup of joe in the morning on a hot day while also getting a healthy dose of protein — 22 grams.

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This smoothie follows the perfect breakfast formula for weight loss complete with healthy fats and fiber to keep you full for hours. It tastes a little like melted coffee ice cream, so yeah, it's pretty amazing.

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This smoothie is made with one eight-ounce cup of coffee, so it'll definitely give you a caffeine boost. As a bonus, it's a great way to use leftover coffee — just put it in the fridge and grab it the next morning.

Iced Coffee Protein Smoothie

Cook Time5 minutes
Yield1 serving
Calories309

From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR

INGREDIENTS

    • 1 cup black coffee, cooled in the fridge
    • 22 grams vanilla protein powder
    • 1 frozen banana
    • 1 tablespoon flaxmeal
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
    • 3 ice cubes (3 more optional)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Add all the ingredients to a blender, saving three of the ice cubes.

    2. Puree until smooth. Add in the last three ice cubes (if you choose) and enjoy!

    Notes

    If you usually prefer a sweeter cup of coffee, go for vanilla soy milk instead of unsweetened.