Description
Enjoy a warm and satisfying Peppermint Mocha Protein Shake, a healthy treat perfect for winter. This recipe brings gourmet flavor to your healthy routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules or espresso powder
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Optional: 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Optional: Sweetener to taste (stevia, monk fruit)
Instructions
- Place the almond milk, protein powder, peppermint extract, instant coffee granules, and cocoa powder (if using) into a blender.
- Add the ice cubes to the blender.
- Secure the lid tightly.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste the shake. Add sweetener if desired and blend for a few more seconds to combine.
- Pour the shake into your favorite mug.
- Enjoy this delicious winter treat immediately.
Notes
- For an extra cold shake, chill your almond milk beforehand.
- Adjust the peppermint extract carefully; a little goes a long way.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash more milk.
- This shake makes a wonderful post-workout recovery drink.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: Approx. 180-250 (Varies by protein powder)
- Sugar: Low (Dependent on protein powder)
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Low
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Low