Coffee Protein Shake
Low in sugar and high in protein, this coffee protein shake will quickly become a coffee lover's favorite breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
- 2 espresso shots *or equivalent prepared instant espresso. You can do 1 shot if you don't want as much caffeine!
- 1-1 1/2 scoops of your favorite chocolate or vanilla protein powder *Make sure you like the flavor. See blog post for recommendations
- 1/2 cup frozen zucchini slices
- 1/2 frozen banana *optional. You can leave it out & add a tbsp of monk fruit, maple syrup, or honey.
- 1/3 cup frozen cauliflower rice *optional. You don't taste it!! But you can sub another 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2-1 tbsp cacao powder *i like mine a little more chocolately so I do 1 tbsp
- 5-6 frozen coconut milk cubes *Or other milk frozen into cubes
- 1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter *or other nut butter
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed *can sub chia seeds
- 1/4 cup milk, of choice *more as needed
Optional additions
- cacao nibs or chocolate chips
- coconut whipped cream
- blend in 1/4 cup oats for energizing carbohydrates!
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a high powered blender, starting with just 1/4 cup milk. Blend, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides (or use the tamper if you have a Vitamix). If it won't blend, add a splash more milk but careful not to over-due it or it'll make the smoothie runny.
- Note: If your protein powder isn't naturally sweeter and you want the smoothie sweeter, you can add a little monk fruit, honey, or maple syrup to taste and re-blend!
- Pour into a glass and enjoy! I like to top mine with cacao nibs and coconut whipped cream if you're feeling fun!
Notes
*To make coconut milk ice cubes, shake your can of full-fat coconut milk. Pour into an ice cube mold and freeze!
**Frozen zucchini makes it super thick and creamy, adds nutrients and a serving of veggies, & you can't taste it! But if you don't want to use it, feel free to just omit it and use a whole frozen banana! It'll be amazing.
To freeze zucchini, simply slice it into small pieces & freeze in an air-tight container or baggie.