Iced Cappuccino Protein Smoothie with Espresso and Cinnamon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

A frothy blended iced coffee with cooled espresso, cold-frothed milk, vanilla protein and honey, finished with a cappuccino-style foam and cinnamon. This drink recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, blends strong brewed espresso, whole milk, vanilla protein powder into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 1, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup, cooled strong brewed espresso
• 1 cup, cold whole milk
• 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1/4 tsp for garnish ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Froth 1 cup cold whole milk with a handheld frother, or shake it hard in a sealed jar for 30 seconds, until foamy.
2. Step 2: In a blender, combine 1/2 cup cooled strong brewed espresso, the frothed milk (reserve a few tablespoons of foam), 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 cup ice cubes.
3. Step 3: Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until smooth and frothy.
4. Step 4: Pour smoothie into a glass, top with reserved milk foam, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon on top before serving.