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This creamy, coffee smoothie combines coffee,  Greek yogurt, dates and milk to make a delicious, quick meal packed with carbohydrates, fiber, protein and a kick of caffeine to wake you up and start your day. Perfect for busy mornings or as a protein-packed, afternoon pick-me-up.
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5 from 2 votes

Creamy, Coffee Protein Smoothie

This creamy, coffee smoothie combines coffee,  Greek yogurt, dates and milk to make a delicious, quick meal packed with carbohydrates, fiber, protein and a kick of caffeine to wake you up and start your day. Perfect for busy mornings or as a protein-packed, afternoon pick-me-up.
Author: Heather Mangieri, RDN

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cold, brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, vanilla flavored
  • 4 dates
  • 2 tbsp whey protein powder, vanilla
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  • Put the Greek yogurt, dates, protein powder and milk in a high-powered blender and process until the dates are chopped into small pieces.
  • Add the coffee and ice, then process until smooth and creamy.

Notes

  • Recipes Makes : 1 Smoothie
  • Nutrition Facts: 240 calories,  39 g carbohydrates,  2 g fiber,  32 g sugars,  1 g fat,  0 g saturated fat,  5 mg cholesterol,  21 g protein,  100 mg sodium, 20% DV for calcium, 15% DV for potassium, 6% DV for Vitamin D.
  • Meal Planning Servings: 2.5 CHO; 3 PRO; 0 FAT