Breakfast Coffee Smoothie
Updated Jun 15, 2025
This coffee smoothie recipe is a quick breakfast fix to get caffeine, fiber, and protein all at once. All you need is coffee, oats, and protein powder to get going.
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my coffee smoothie is so good!
I’m not someone who ever skips my morning coffee, but there are definitely days when I need more than just caffeine to get going. That’s where this breakfast coffee smoothie comes in. It’s smooth, cold, and gives me a little energy and something to keep me full for a while.
I’ll throw it all in the blender: coffee, milk, oats, frozen banana, protein powder, and it’s done in under two minutes. It’s the kind of breakfast that actually works on those chaotic mornings when I’m trying to do too much at once but still want something that feels like a treat.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Coffee Smoothie Ingredients
- Coffee: I like the taste of cold brew coffee in this smoothie, but you can use instant if that’s what you have.
- Oats: Rolled oats are best, here! Avoid quick oats if you can.
- Banana: Try to find a nice and mushy overripe banana (it’s the ideal natural sweetener).
- Milk: I make my coffee smoothies with whole milk, but you can use dairy or plant-based milk as well. Try making your own almond milk or oat milk at home, even!
- Protein powder: I like to use a vanilla-flavored protein powder. But feel free to skip this step if you’re not into protein powder, or replace it with other protein-rich ingredients like almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter.
- Spices: I throw cinnamon, cocoa powder, and a bit of sea salt into my smoothies!
How to Make Coffee Smoothies
Coffee Smoothie Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brewed coffee
- 1 ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend for 60-120 seconds until you get a smooth and creamy texture.
- Taste the smoothie, adding more milk if it is too thick or adding more sweetener if it’s not sweet enough. Pour into a cup or mason jar. Enjoy immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Video Tutorial
“Please note that the measurements in this Coffee Smoothie video have been revised since the making of this video.”
Recipe Tips
- Use a frozen banana. A frozen banana will make your smoothie extra cold and refreshing, plus it’ll add a creamy, ice cream-like texture.
- Make it the night before. When I know I have a busy morning, I love to put all the ingredients for this coffee smoothie in a blender the night before, store it in the fridge, and then blend it in the morning!
- Adjust the liquid. I just add more coffee or milk to my smoothie if it’s feeling too thick.
- Freeze your coffee first. Make a batch of strong coffee and freeze it in an ice cube tray! Just like frozen bananas, your coffee ice cubes will make your smoothie extra creamy and refreshing.
Comments
i saw another post that soaked the oats in brewed coffee for 15 minutes to fully hydrate the oats. i also added 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to make it less bland. thank you so much for this recipe
Soaking the oats in brewed coffee is a great idea! So is adding a bit of cayenne pepper for more flavor. So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your notes!
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