Vanilla Coffee Protein Smoothie
This Vanilla Coffee Protein Smoothie is sweetened with agave nectar, vanilla, and dates! Adjust the sweetness and coffee vibe as desired! And in place of a banana, we’re using steam cauliflower for a rich, creamy, neutral flavor! {Vegan + GF}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blender
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coffee, chilled
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 handful steamed-then-frozen cauliflower
- 2 scoops vanilla-flavored protein powder
- 1/4 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 handful ice cubes, optional
Instructions
- Brew a batch of coffee, let it cool. Once the coffee is cool enough, in a high-speed blender, combine the cold coffee, almond milk, agave nectar, vanilla, frozen cauliflower, protein powder, and dates and mix on a high speed until smooth. If the smoothie gets hot, then blend in a handful of ice cubes.
- Pour into serving glasses and enjoy right away. Alternatively, you can store your smoothie in the refrigerator for about 2-36 hours. It will thicken in the refrigerator as it sits.
Notes
- For additional flavors, add a dollop of almond butter or a handful of chia seeds or coffee beans.
- For best results, buy fresh cauliflower and chop it down into florets. Steam the florets immediately, let cool, and store in small quantities in freezer-safe containers. Use a handful of florets in each Vanilla Coffee Protein Smoothie batch
- If you are wondering what to do with the leftover steamed-then-frozen cauliflower florets, add them to an Almond Butter Cauliflower Smoothie Bowl or a Strawberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl.