Energy Smoothie

5 from 1 vote

Start your day with this 5-minute energy smoothie. Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy carbs, this drink is the perfect pick-me-up.

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving (16 ounces)

Calories: 505kcal

Put unsweetened almond milk, coffee, date syrup, vanilla protein powder, oats, and frozen banana into a blender. Secure lid.
Place ingredients into the blender in the order listed.
Blend until smooth.
Start the blender on LOW speed for 10 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for a full minute.
Pour smoothie into a cup. Serve immediately.

Be sure to use an unsweetened almond milk to keep the smoothie healthy. To increase the drink's protein content, use soy milk or dairy milk instead.
Plain brewed black coffee works best with this recipe. Avoid using coffee with added milks or sweeteners, as this will change the flavor and nutrient content of the smoothie.
Use rolled oats that only have oats as the ingredient. Don't use instant flavored oats, which have a lot of added sugar.
Depending on your preference, the vanilla powder can be sourced from whey or plant-based ingredients.
For a more caffeinated drink, replace some of the milk with coffee.
You can also use slightly less coffee if you're sensitive to caffeine.
If you prefer less sweet smoothies, skip the date syrup.
Instead of date syrup, try a chopped Medjool date or maple syrup.
Add a splash of milk or coffee if the smoothie is too thick. Then blend for 10 seconds to combine.
Store leftover smoothie in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. Try to drink it within 2 days for the best flavor and texture.