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
- 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
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.
- 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