Look, mornings are rough, and your to-do list already rolled its eyes at you. You deserve this Salted Caramel Coffee Protein Smoothie.
It’s caffeinated, sweet, salty, and high-protein—basically a drink that multitasks better than any of us on three hours of sleep.
Blended with banana, plant milk, espresso, and just enough caramel to pretend today’s chaos doesn’t exist.
It tastes like a dessert, but acts like a breakfast and will absolutely not judge your 11 a.m. mascara application.
One sip and you’re functioning, fake-smiling, and mentally checked out—with protein, caffeine, and vegan sass in every gulp.
Salted Caramel Coffee Protein Smoothie
A creamy, energizing, plant-based smoothie with espresso, salted caramel, and vegan protein powder. Dessert vibes, breakfast attitude.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 1 tablespoon vegan salted caramel sauce
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla or caramel protein powder
- 1 shot 1 oz chilled espresso or strong cold brew
- ¾ cup ice cubes
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon or cacao for flair
Instructions
- Brew your espresso, then cool it while you debate productivity vs. another scroll through memes.
- Add banana, milk, protein powder, espresso, caramel, salt, and ice to blender.
- Blend until silky, thick, and giving main-character energy.
- Pour into your favorite glass. Optional caramel drizzle for the “I have my life together” illusion.
- Sip confidently. Pretend you’re productive. Repeat as needed.
Notes
🍌 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
🌿 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 17%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Vitamin B6: 10%
- Folate: 7%
✨ Additional Notes/Tips
- Swap banana with frozen cauliflower if you’re that girl on a low-sugar kick.
- Double espresso shot if the day already started screaming.
- Toss in chia or flax seeds for added fiber without telling your taste buds.
- Don’t skip the salt—it’s the quiet MVP that makes the caramel sing.
- Want it thicker? Freeze the banana and pretend it’s a milkshake.
