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Coffee Protein Shake

Make this coffee protein shake in the morning to give you a boost of flavor and energy.
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword iced coffee, protein shake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Freezing ice cubes (optional) 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 535kcal

Equipment

  • ice cube molds (optional)
  • strong blender (Vitamix)
  • spatula

Ingredients

Coffee ice cubes (optional)

  • 4 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 12 oz filtered water

Coffee protein shake

  • c instant espresso chilled (from the leftover ice cube mix above)
  • ½ c almond milk or other milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder or protein powder of your preference
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • ½ c frozen avocado slices
  • 1 c coffee ice cubes from above
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup optional
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder optional

Instructions

Coffee ice cubes (optional)

  • NOTE: This is optional. You can always use normal ice cubes, but if you want extra strong coffee flavor, then make coffee ice cubes. Mix the espresso instant powder with the hot water and let chill for 20 minutes until cool.
    mixing instant espresso
  • Measure out ⅔ cup of coffee into a mason jar or container and place it in the fridge. Put the rest of the coffee mix into one ice tray and place in the freezer for two hours or until it’s frozen.
    pouring espresso into ice cube tray
  • Transfer the rest of the coffee mix into an airtight container and place it in the fridge to chill.

Coffee protein shake

  • Add your chilled espresso mix, almond milk, and protein powder to your blender. Blend for about 5-10 seconds or until the protein powder has been incorporated fully.
    pouring coffee and milk into blender
  • Add the rest of the ingredients into the blender and blend until all the ingredients including the ice cubes are fully mixed.
    all coffee shake ingredients in blender
  • Serve immediately.
    glasses of protein coffee shake

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 3314mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 5mg