Coffee Smoothie

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  Banana(240g)
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  ½ cup brewed coffee (cold or at room temperature)
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  Dates, Medjool
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  Oats, Rolled, Dry(30g)

  Old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant, not steel-cut). Quaker is standard.

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  Almond Butter, Natural(15g)
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  Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened(5g)
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  Whey protein powder (vanilla)

  Use whey isolate for cooking. Vanilla flavor is most versatile.

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  Ice (as needed)

Instructions

1. 1Brew 1 cup strong coffee and let cool to room temperature, about 10–15 minutes.
2. 2Add the banana (peeled and sliced), the dates (pitted), the rolled oats, the almond butter, the cocoa powder, and the vanilla whey protein powder to a high-speed blender.
3. 3Pour the cooled coffee into the blender and blend on high speed for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth with no visible oat pieces.
4. 4Add ice cubes a handful at a time, blending for 10–15 seconds between additions, until the smoothie reaches your desired thickness and is frothy on top.
5. 5Pour into a serving glass immediately and consume while cold.