Peanut Butter Coffee Protein Shake
A creamy, high-protein coffee smoothie made with peanut butter, medjool dates, and vanilla protein powder. No banana, no refined sugar, and ready in 3 minutes.
Equipment
- high speed blender
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup coffee, chilled (cold brew or strongly brewed coffee)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used Orgain)
- 2 heaping tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 pitted medjool dates*
- handful of ice
Optional add-in ideas
- ½ frozen banana
- ¼ cup vanilla vegan yogurt
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon maca powder or vegan collagen powder**
- 1-2 tablespoons cacao nibs (or vegan chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Prepare coffee: brew and chill coffee or cold-brew.
- Blend: add all ingredients to a blender, pour, and enjoy.
Notes
Chilled espresso can also be used, add 1-2 shots with ¼ cup of plant milk.
*Substitute dates with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, or omit if your protein powder is naturally sweet.
** If adding maca powder or collagen powder, add a splash of plant milk (or another splash of coffee) to ensure a smooth and creamy blend.
Top tip: you may need to add additional coffee or plant-milk depending on the consistency desired and the protein powder used (some are naturally thicker than others). Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Optional peanut butter rim: add about a teaspoon of peanut butter to a small plate and crushed peanuts (or chocolate) to another plate. Dip the rim of the glass into the peanut butter, then directly into the crushed peanuts or chocolate. Place in the fridge to chill while you prepare the smoothie.