Description
Start your day with this delicious Iced Coffee Protein Shake. It’s a quick, energizing drink perfect for a busy morning, blending the rich flavor of coffee with a protein boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cold brewed coffee
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon sweetener (optional, like maple syrup or honey)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew your coffee the night before or use pre-made cold brew.
- Place the cold coffee, protein powder, milk, ice cubes, vanilla extract, and sweetener (if using) into a blender.
- Secure the lid tightly.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and slightly frothy.
- Pour the shake immediately into a tall glass.
- Enjoy this wonderful morning energy boost!
Notes
- For an extra cold shake, freeze your coffee into ice cubes and use those instead of plain ice.
- Adjust the amount of milk to control the thickness; use less for a thicker shake.
- If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, use a concentrated cold brew.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: Varies based on protein powder and milk used
- Sugar: Low (depends on added sweetener)
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Low to Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Low to Moderate
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: High (approx. 20-30g)
- Cholesterol: Low