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Creamy Protein Coffee Smoothie Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Breakfast with Granola Crunch

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A creamy, velvety smoothie bowl combining cold brew coffee, banana, and protein powder, topped with crunchy granola for a satisfying breakfast with a caffeine kick.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew coffee, chilled
  • 1 large ripe frozen banana
  • 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla protein powder (pea protein preferred)
  • ½ cup (125 g) Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (30 g) crunchy granola, for topping
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings or cacao nibs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients (5 minutes): Take your frozen banana out of the freezer. Measure the cold brew coffee, protein powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, cinnamon, and sweetener if using.
  2. Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the frozen banana chunks, 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew coffee, 1 scoop (30 g) protein powder, ½ cup (125 g) Greek yogurt, ½ cup (120 ml) almond milk, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup into the blender.
  3. Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high for about 1–2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed. The mixture should be thick, creamy, and pourable but not runny. If it’s too thick, add a splash more almond milk; too thin, add a few ice cubes or more frozen banana.
  4. Check Texture & Taste: Pause and taste a small spoonful. Adjust sweetness or coffee strength if necessary by adding a bit more syrup or coffee and blending again for 10 seconds.
  5. Pour into Bowls: Spoon the smoothie into wide bowls, filling them about three-quarters full to leave room for toppings.
  6. Add Granola & Toppings: Sprinkle ¼ cup (30 g) crunchy granola evenly over each bowl. Add chia seeds and dark chocolate shavings or cacao nibs for a little extra texture and flavor boost.
  7. Serve Immediately: The contrast between the cold creamy base and crunchy granola is best enjoyed right away before the granola softens.

Notes

Use frozen banana for creamy texture. Cold brew coffee is preferred for smoothness and less acidity. Add granola just before serving to keep it crunchy. Store smoothie base in fridge up to 24 hours; add toppings before serving. For dairy-free, swap Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt and use plant-based protein powder.

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