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.