Combine your morning smoothie with your a.m. cup of java with these quick and easy recipes.
Café Mocha Protein Smoothie
Mocha lattes at your favorite coffee chain will set you back more calories and sugar than you really want to know. Start your day with that same great taste, but with satisfying protein, unsweetened almond milk, and cold brew with this recipe from Jenny Meyering.
Get the recipe: Café Mocha Protein Shake
Easy Coffee Smoothie
We can pretty much guarantee you have all or almost all of the five ingredients it takes to blend up this caffeinated smoothie from Garnish with Lemon—chilled coffee (duh), frozen banana, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and agave—doesn’t get much simpler than that.
Get the recipe: Easy Coffee Smoothie
Macro Powerhouse Coffee Smoothie
Don’t just have any old coffee smoothie—make it a powerhouse, protein-filled, macronutrient coffee smoothie like this one from The Nourished Life. Don’t be put off by the raw eggs or collagen; before you know it, this will become your go-to morning blend.
Get the recipe: Macro Powerhouse Coffee Smoothie
Healthy Salted Caramel Mocha Smoothie
With a name that includes the words “salted” and “caramel” and “mocha” (oh my!), you’d think this recipe was bound to be really bad for you. Sure, there is some sweetener involved in this recipe from With Salt and Wit (which you can cut back on), but the rest of the ingredients are probably a part of your healthy breakfast already.
Get the recipe: Healthy Salted Caramel Mocha Smoothie
Skinny Coffee Smoothie
There are only three main ingredients (not counting ice) that make up this super-simple coffee smoothie recipe from In Katrina’s Kitchen. All you’ll need are bananas, cold coffee, and coconut milk. Blend up and then top your cup with coconut flakes or similar if you like.
Get the recipe: Skinny Coffee Smoothie
Cinnamon Coffee Smoothie
Blend brewed coffee with rolled oats and ground flaxseed for a morning drink from Diethood that combines the best of breakfast—caffeine with some protein and fiber. The genius part? It uses frozen coffee cubes so you won’t be drinking any watered-down java.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Coffee Smoothie
Toasted Coconut Coffee Smoothie
Calling all coconut lovers! And you coffee cravers, too. This smoothie recipe from Kitchen Treaty is for you. Coconut flakes and coconut milk are blended up with coffee cubes and frozen banana (ground flaxseed, too) for a delicious way to start your morning commute.
Get the recipe: Toasted Coconut Coffee Smoothie
Peppermint Chocolate Coffee Smoothie
The ingredients for this smoothie from Blender Happy may sound like your usual bowl of oatmeal with a cup of coffee, and that’s perfectly OK. Add a touch of peppermint extract for an extra jolt and fresh flavor.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Chocolate Coffee Smoothie