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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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151 | Calories |
2g | Fat |
5g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 2 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 151 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
Sodium 87mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 27g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 228mg | 18% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 284mg | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
This satisfying and delicious shake doubles as a nutritious breakfast and an amazing afternoon pick-me-up. Filling, flavorful, and high in protein thanks to the addition of powdered protein, our shake is also a breeze to make. The beautiful flavor combination of Chocolate and coffee comes together in our easy recipe. If you struggle in the morning and can't find something to eat, but love coffee, look no more. Our basic recipe can be a starting point for further experimentation.
In the summertime, any leftover shake can be poured into popsicle molds and eaten as a healthy snack when a sugar craving hits. Also, try this smoothie as a post-workout treat.
We recommend using strong brewed coffee so the shake won't taste watered down. For easy assembly, try brewing a pot of strong coffee and freezing it into ice trays. Alternatively, buy cold-brewed coffee and have it in your fridge so you don't even have to think about coffee machines or French presses.
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"Quick and easy to make, and who doesn't love coffee and chocolate? This protein shake was refreshing and tasty, and the only criticism I would make is that for my taste, it wasn't very sweet. I did not use the optional syrup or banana though, which clearly would've made it sweeter." —Danilo Alfaro
Ingredients
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3/4 cup strong brewed coffee, chilled
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1/2 cup whole milk
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2 scoops chocolate protein powder
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2 cups ice
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2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Add the liquid ingredients into the blender. If using chocolate syrup, add it as well. If you add the protein powder to the blender first, it will stick to the bottom of the blender and incorporate poorly.
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Add the protein powder and ice cubes.
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Blend the mixture on high until completely blended.
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Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
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Enjoy!
What Is the Best Protein Powder?
It depends on your needs and likes. It also depends on your dietary restrictions, if any, and your lifestyle. The choices are many, and you have to try and see which one you like, as their textures, flavors, and protein contents vary greatly from one brand to the next. The best protein powder for you is the one that you like best.
Additions and Substitutions
This recipe is the perfect basic smoothie to which to add and substitute ingredients to your liking and nutritional needs:
- Replace one cup of ice with one frozen banana for a creamier texture. The frozen banana will also add some sweetness.
- Use 4 ounces of chilled espresso for a stronger shake. Or, if you're looking for coffee flavor without the buzz, use decaf.
- Use plant-based milk like almond, hazelnut, or cashew to make this recipe vegan-friendly. Be mindful that if trying to make the recipe vegan you need to use a plant-based protein powder as well, as most commonly found protein powders are milk-based.
- Use whole milk for a creamier texture, or skim or non-fat for a low-cal version.
- Add cocoa nibs for an extra chocolate touch. For a dessert version, add a handful of chocolate chips when serving and dust the rim of the glass with instant coffee.
- Add extra protein and flavor with 2 tablespoons of nut butter. Although it sounds like an odd combination, adding peanut, almond, or cashew butter to this recipe makes the smoothie extra silky and creamy. It's also a nutritional powerhouse, as most nut butters have an average of 8 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons.
- Add whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder for a beautiful presentation.
- Add 1/2 cup of rolled oats into the preparation. Oats incorporate rapidly and add a lot of body to the smoothie. The result is a creamy beverage with added protein—think 5 grams of protein in that 1/2 cup.