Cherry Almond Protein Coffee Smoothie Recipe
This recipe combines the bold flavor of coffee with the sweetness of cherries and the nuttiness of almonds for a delicious, protein-packed smoothie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee chilled
- ½ cup frozen cherries
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
- Ice cubes to taste
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Start by brewing a strong cup of coffee and allow it to chill.
- Gather Ingredients: While cooling, collect the frozen cherries, almond butter, protein powder, and almond milk.
- Blend Together: In a blender, combine the chilled coffee, frozen cherries, almond butter, protein powder, and almond milk.
- Sweeten If Desired: If a sweeter flavor is preferred, add honey or maple syrup to the mix.
- Add Ice: Toss in ice cubes for a refreshing texture.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend until the mixture reaches a creamy, smooth consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour into a glass, and enjoy your cherry almond delight!
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 20%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin B12: 10%
- Potassium: 12%
- Vitamin C: 15%