Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie
This cold brew coffee smoothie combines coffee, cocoa powder, protein powder, and frozen veggies and fruit in a deliciously creamy, chocolately, caffeinated smoothie.
Servings: 2 medium smoothies
Equipment
- 1 high powered blender
Ingredients
- ⅔ c zucchini pieces, quartered
- ⅓ c chopped kale or spinach, frozen
- ½ medium banana, frozen
- 1 scoop mocha, coffee, or chocolate protein powder
- ¼ c rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ Tbsp cacao nibs
- ⅔ c cold brew or chilled brewed coffee (regular or decaf)
- ⅓ c unsweetened chocolate or vanilla almond milk
- 3 to 5 ice cubes, regular or coffee (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the smoothie ingredients in a high powered blender. If you are using a single serve blender, layer the frozen zucchini, spinach, and banana first, followed by the oats, pumpkin seeds, cocoa powder, cacao nibs, and protein powder. Add the coffee, milk, and ice cubes last. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes on high speed, or until smooth.
Notes
- If you are using coffee ice cubs, pour brewed coffee into ice cube trays and freeze overnight before using.
- Vegan and whey protein powders work equally well in this smoothie.
- Check out our make ahead tips (above) for making these smoothies meal prep friendly.
- We do not recommend making this smoothie ahead of time, as the ingredients tend to settle and whey protein especially can get frothy.