Keto Vanilla Protein Swappuccino Smoothie
Iced vanilla cappuccino-style smoothie blended with vanilla protein powder, almond milk, and crushed ice for a high-protein, low-calorie coffee drink. Customizable sweetness with optional no-calorie sweetener and whipped topping.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tsp instant coffee granules
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milkunsweetened soy milk1:1vegan
neutral flavor
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp, vanilla protein powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups crushed icefrozen banana slices0.5:1improves texture without almond milk
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- 1 packet natural no-calorie sweetener(optional)honey0.5tbsp
sweetens more, adds calories
- natural light whipped topping(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine instant coffee granules with hot water in a tall glass and stir until dissolved.
- 2
Transfer coffee mixture to blender with almond milk, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, and crushed ice.
- 3
Blend at high speed until smooth, stopping and stirring as needed. Blend longer for increased frothiness.
- 4
Add sweetener packet if desired.
- 5
Top with whipped topping if using.
Tips
Blend longer for a frothier, cappuccino-like texture.
Use protein powder with approximately 100 calories per serving for accurate macros.
Good to Know
Consume immediately for best frothiness. Prepared smoothie can refrigerate up to 2 hours but ice will melt.
Mix dry ingredients (coffee, protein powder, cinnamon) in advance. Brew coffee and chill before blending with remaining components.
Pour into tall chilled glass. Top with whipped topping if desired. Drink immediately.
Common Mistakes
Use room-temperature water instead of hot water to avoid proper coffee dissolution, resulting in gritty texture.
Under-blend the mixture to avoid insufficient frothiness and chunky consistency.
Add ice after blending instead of before to avoid proper ice integration into the drink.
Substitutions
Vegan Options
neutral flavor
General Alternatives
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