Description
A delicious and nutritious chocolate coffee protein shake perfect for a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 C (180 ml) strongly brewed coffee, chilled
- 1/4 C (60 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (16 g) almond butter
- 1/2 of a medium banana
- 1/2 tablespoon (3.75 g) cocoa powder
- 1 serving (30 g) of your favorite chocolate protein powder
- 6–8 ice cubes
Instructions
- Blend Coffee & Protein: Start by adding your brewed coffee and protein powder into the blender. Blend until combined well to avoid any chunks.
- Add Cocoa & Maple Syrup: Toss in the cocoa powder and maple syrup. Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Pour in Almond Milk: Now add the almond milk. If the mixture appears too thick, you can add a splash more almond milk.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend everything on high until it is super smooth and frothy. If lumps are present, blend a little longer.
- Serve & Enjoy: Pour your shake into a glass and enjoy immediately. Adjust consistency with more coffee if necessary.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Best enjoyed fresh. If made ahead, store in a shaker cup in the fridge but expect some settling.
- Expert Tips: Use cold brew coffee for a smoother texture.
- If the shake is too thick, add more coffee or almond milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- If the protein shake has a grainy texture, ensure your protein powder is finely ground.
- If your shake is too sweet, add more coffee to balance the flavors.
- Reheating Instructions: Not applicable as this shake is served cold.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy as a quick breakfast on the go, or pair with a light snack like fruit or a granola bar. Serve in a glass with a sprinkle of cocoa for decoration.
- Recipe Variations: For extra creaminess, blend in a tablespoon of Greek yogurt. Mix in chia seeds for added fiber and omega-3s. Try different nut butters like cashew or sunflower seed butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 216mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 35mg