Thick, creamy, and delicious. This espresso smoothie is the perfect breakfast for a busy day. It’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and a boost of caffeine to keep you full, satisfied, and energized all morning long. Plus it couldn’t be easier to make.

Espresso smoothie

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to make. It couldn’t be easier to make. All you need to do are throw the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
  • Perfect for busy weekdays. This espresso smoothie comes together in under 5 minutes making it perfect for a weekday morning.
  • Grab and go. This is the perfect breakfast to take with you as you’re running out the door.
  • Boost of energy. With a shot of espresso this smoothie will give you energy to get through. the day.
  • Balanced meal. It’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber which means it will keep your blood sugar balanced and you feeling good all the way til lunch.
  • Delicious. I’m a sucker for anything coffee flavored and this smoothie is no exception.
  • Supports gut health. It’s made using kefir instead of milk with is packed with probiotics to support gut health.
Smoothie ingredients

Ingredients & Substitutions

  • Banana. You’ll be using 1/2 a banana in this espresso smoothie.
  • Espresso. To get the delicious coffee flavor you need 1-2 shots of espresso depending on how strong you want it. You can do decaf if you’d like. You can also use 1/2 cup of regular coffee.
  • Almond butter. This adds healthy fats and protein. You can use any nut butter. Make sure to use smooth, unsalted nut butter.
  • Kefir. Kefir is what makes this smoothie incredibly creamy. It also adds lots of probiotics to support gut health. I only use Lifeway Organic Kefir.
  • Vanilla protein powder. Vanilla protein gives some added protein and flavor to the smoothie. You can also use collagen peptides.
  • Chia seeds. These add some fiber and healthy fats to keep your blood sugar balanced and you full. You can throw in chia, hemp, or flaxseed here.
  • Ceylon cinnamon. Cinnamon gives a little extra flavor and slightly sweetens it. Plus cinnamon is packed with antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory.

Taste & Texture

This espresso smoothie is the perfect thick, creamy, and smooth consistency. It has delicious vanilla coffee flavor with a hint of cinnamon.

How to Make

Ingredients in blender

Step 1

Add ingredients to blender. Add banana, almond butter, espresso, kefir, protein powder, cinnamon, and chia seeds to a high speed blender.

Blending ingredients

Step 2

Blend. Blend until smooth. Add in ice as needed to thicken it up and get to the desired consistency.

Espresso smoothie

Step 3

Enjoy! I like to add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of my espresso smoothie.

Expert Tips

  • For the creamiest smoothie use frozen banana. This will help so you don’t have to add a ton of ice which can make it more icey in texture.
  • Play around with the flavors. If you want an even stronger coffee flavor, add more coffee. If you want a mocha flavor, use chocolate protein instead of vanilla.
  • Use whole milk kefir. This will add to the healthy fats and will make the smoothie thicker and creamier.
  • Use sunflower seed butter to make it nut free.
  • To make it sweeter, use a whole banana.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put espresso in a smoothie?

Absolutely! Espresso in smoothies is the perfect way to get your morning caffeine and breakfast in one. It’s also great on a hot day when you need to cool down and don’t want a cup of coffee.

Can I use decaf?

Of course! I use decaf myself in this recipe and it tastes the same as normal espresso or coffee would.

Can I prep these?

Yes you can do small things to make your life easier. I like make a pot of coffee or a cup of espresso to keep cold in the fridge for things like this. You can also freeze the bananas ahead of time so they are ready to go. Lastly, you can make baggies of protein powder, chia seeds, and cinnamon to dump in.

What if I don’t like banana?

You can leave out the banana and just use more ice.

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Thick, creamy, and delicious. This espresso smoothie is the perfect breakfast for a busy day. It's packed with protein, healthy fats, and a boost of caffeine to keep you full, satisfied, and energized all morning long. Plus it couldn't be easier to make.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 banana, frozen
  • 2 oz brewed espresso, 2 tsp espresso powder
  • 2-3 tbsp almond butter, creamy, unsalted
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • ½ cup lifeway kefir
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, can use collagen peptides
  • dash ceylon cinnamon
  • 1 pitted date, optional to make it sweeter
  • ice, as needed

Equipment

  • high speed blender

Instructions
 

  • Add ingredients to blender. Add banana, almond butter, espresso, kefir, protein powder, cinnamon, and chia seeds to a high speed blender.
  • Blend. Blend until smooth. Add in ice as needed to thicken it up and get to the desired consistency.
  • Enjoy! I like to add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of my espresso smoothie.

Notes

  • Can use coffee in place of espresso. Decaf works too.
  • If you don’t like banana you can omit it and use more ice.
  • Use frozen banana and whole milk kefir for the creamiest smoothie.
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