Description
Quick morning Mexican blend of chilled coffee, almond milk, and protein powder creates a refreshing breakfast drink. Smooth, rich flavors energize you for an effortless start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsps quick-cooking oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tbsps almond butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml or 2 fl oz) milk (unsweetened soy or rice milk)
- ¼ cup (60 ml or 2 fl oz) chilled coffee
- 3 heaped tbsps plain unsweetened soy yogurt
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsps maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble all ingredients and a high-powered blender to craft a nutritious morning smoothie.
- Liquid Foundation: Cascade cold milk into the blender, establishing a creamy base that promises silky smoothness.
- Caffeine Infusion: Pour chilled coffee or coffee ice cubes, introducing a robust energizing element to awaken the senses.
- Creamy Enrichment: Add yogurt to create luxurious texture while incorporating gut-friendly probiotics for digestive wellness.
- Nutritional Layering: Tumble rolled oats and almond butter into the mix, amplifying protein content and providing substantial thickness.
- Flavor Harmonization: Introduce vanilla extract and maple syrup, orchestrating a balanced symphony of sweet and aromatic notes.
- Blending Technique: Secure the blender lid and pulse initially, then accelerate to high speed, ensuring complete ingredient integration for 45-60 seconds until achieving a uniform, velvety consistency.
- Serving Finale: Transfer the smoothie into a chosen vessel, allowing the vibrant liquid to cascade smoothly, ready to be enjoyed immediately for peak flavor and nutritional potency.
Notes
- Blender Power Matters: Use a high-powered blender to ensure smooth, lump-free texture and complete ingredient integration.
- Coffee Chill Technique: Freeze coffee in ice cube trays beforehand for intense flavor without diluting the smoothie’s consistency.
- Protein Boost Strategy: Almond butter and yogurt provide substantial protein, making this smoothie a complete breakfast replacement.
- Sweetness Balance Tip: Adjust maple syrup quantity based on personal taste preference, starting with small amounts and incrementally adding more if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 258
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg