Creamy Pecan Coffee Smoothie (Low-Carb & High-Protein) (Calories: ~250 kcal)

Ingredients:

  • Sweetener of choice (optional, e.g., stevia or erythritol)
  • ½ cup Sproud Barista Pea Milk (~50 kcal)
  • 15 half pecans (~20g) (~140 kcal)
  • 1 shot espresso (~2 kcal)
  • ½ small banana (optional, for sweetness, ~30g) (~27 kcal)
  • ½ cup water or ice (0 kcal)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions:

  • Brew the espresso and let it cool slightly.
  • In a blender, combine Sproud milk, pecans, espresso, banana (if using), ice/water, and cinnamon.
  • Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy your rich, frothy, and nutty coffee shake!

Recipe reference and US measures

US equivalents and estimates below are retained from the existing recipe.

Creamy Pecan Coffee Smoothie

  • Yield: 1 smoothie

A creamy coffee smoothie with pecans, pea milk and optional banana and cinnamon.

Ingredients

  • Sweetener of choice, optional, such as stevia or erythritol
  • ½ US cup Sproud Barista pea milk (about 120 ml)
  • 15 pecan halves (about 20 g or ¾ oz)
  • 1 shot espresso, cooled
  • ½ small banana (about 30 g or 1 oz), optional
  • ½ US cup water or ice (about 120 ml)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon, optional

Directions

  1. Brew the espresso and let it cool slightly.
  2. Put the pea milk, pecans, cooled espresso, optional banana, water or ice, and cinnamon in a blender.
  3. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  4. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed. Pour into a glass and serve.

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