Iced Coffee Protein Shake is a healthy and refreshing drink packed with the nutrients and flavor of the coffee. It is usually made with milk, iced coffee, banana, and protein powder. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Iced Coffee Protein Shake with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe below to show the making process visually clear. This Iced Coffee Protein Shake is one of the best and healthy pick-me-up drinks that is perfect to enjoy after work out especially when you are a coffee lover.
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What is Iced Coffee Protein Shake?
Iced Coffee Protein Shake is a healthy and protein-rich drink with a combination of coffee and a basic protein shake. It is typically made with iced coffee, milk, protein powder, and sometimes also with chocolate to enhance the flavor. This Iced Coffee Protein Shake is one of the easy-to-make drinks that comes together in just 5 minutes.
Not only it is easy to make but also filled with healthy nutrients that are essential for your body. And it is also a filling drink that keeps you full especially when you are in weight loss management. This shake is perfect to drink to serve for breakfast or a refreshing snack after a workout.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Iced coffee Protein Shake are simple. You may easily find them in most supermarkets around.
- Coffee - I have used cold brew coffee here, you can also use iced coffee, or any instant coffee powder of your choice
- Almond Milk - Almond milk, coconut milk makes a best vegan friendly options for this drink but feel free to use regular milk according to your preferences
- Protein Powder - I have used plant based vanilla protein powder here, feel free to use the one you prefer depending your diet paln or weight loss management
- Banana - You can use fresh or frozen banana for this shake and if you are looking for keto-friendly then you can sawp it with avocado
- Ice Cubes - Ice cubes gives good thickness to the drink and adjust the quantity how thick you want it to be. I love my shake drinkable not like as thick smoothie, so I just added 3 ice cubes here
- Maple Syrup (optional) - It is an optional ingredient to sweeten your drink
How to make Iced Coffee Protein Shake?
The recipe I have shared here is a basic Iced Coffee Protein Shake. I have used homemade cold brew coffee, almond milk, and plant-based vanilla flavor protein powder. Hence the shake is a perfect drink when you are looking for a vegan-friendly option.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this drink but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photo and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Add the Ingredients - In a blender jar, add almond milk, banana, ice cubes, protein powder, and cold brew coffee
- Blend - Close the lid of the jar and grind until everything turns smooth on a blender
- Remove - Remove the jar from the blender and pour the shake into a serving glass. And now the delicious and healthy shake is ready for you to taste and enjoy
- Serve - Serve this Coffee Protein Shake for breakfast or a quick pick me up snack after a workout
Tips
- For a rich and thick shake - I have used a minimal amount of ice cubes and fresh bananas for an easy-to-drink shake but you can also add more ice cubes, frozen bananas for a thicker protein shake
- Protein Powder Options - Feel free to use a protein powder of your choice that best suits your preferences and I have used plant-based vanilla protein powder here
- Coffee - Cold brew coffee, iced coffee, or frozen iced coffee cubes work best for this recipe. And you can also use instant coffee powder if that is handy to you
- For Keto-Friendly Shake - You can replace banana with avocado, you can use almond milk, or also can replace it with coconut milk for a vegan-friendly iced coffee protein shake
- Chocolate - You can also use dark chocolate or unsweetened cocoa powder for a delicious chocolate flavor
- Serving - Serve this shake as a quick breakfast, after workout snack, or as a quick pick me up a snack at any time of the day
Calories
This Iced Coffee Protein Shake contains 132 calories per serving and it is just an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may vary if you change or alter any of the ingredients. You can also find the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Storage Suggestions
I would recommend making this shake as fresh as possible to enjoy the fresh flavor and taste. But you can make the cold brew coffee ahead or you can also store the coffee in ice cube trays for future Iced Coffee Protein Shakes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this healthy shake as a quick grab n go breakfast or snack after a workout. You can also enjoy this snack for mid-day hunger pangs.
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Iced Coffee Protein Shake Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Iced Coffee Protein Shake Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a perfectly healthy drink at home. You could also find this recipe in story format.
📖 Recipe
Iced Coffee Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Almond Milk, unsweetened
- 1 Banana
- 1 scoop Protein Powder, vanilla flavor-plant based
- ½ cup Cold Brew Coffee
- Ice Cubes, as needed
Instructions
To make Iced Coffee Protein Shake
- In a blender jar, add almond milk, banana, ice cubes, protein powder, and cold brew coffee
- Close the lid of the jar and grind until everything turns smooth on a blender
- Remove the jar from the blender and pour the shake into a serving glass. And now the delicious and healthy Iced Coffee Protein Shake is ready for you to taste and enjoy
To Serve
- Serve this Iced Coffee Protein Shake for breakfast or a quick pick me up snack after a workout
Video
Notes
- For a rich and thick shake - I have used a minimal amount of ice cubes and fresh bananas for an easy-to-drink shake but you can also add more ice cubes or frozen bananas for a thicker protein shake
- Protein Powder Options - Feel free to use a protein powder of your choice that best suits your preferences and I have used plant-based vanilla protein powder here
- Coffee - Cold brew coffee, iced coffee, or frozen iced coffee cubes work best for this recipe
- For Keto-Friendly Shake - You can replace banana with avocado, you can use almond milk, or also can replace it with coconut milk for a vegan-friendly iced coffee protein shake
- Serving - Serve this shake as a quick breakfast, after workout snack, or as a quick pick-me-up snack at any time of the day
Nutrition
FAQ
Iced Coffee Protein Shake is a healthy and protein-rich drink with a combination of coffee and a basic protein shake. It is typically made with iced coffee, milk, protein powder, and sometimes also with chocolate to enhance the flavor. This shake is perfect to drink to serve for breakfast or a refreshing snack after a workout.
Yes, you can add chocolate or chocolate powder to this shake.
Yes, the drink contains 132 calories per serving and it is also a filling drink that keeps you full especially when you are in weight loss management
This Coffee Protein Shake contains 132 calories per serving and it is just an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may vary if you change or alter any of the ingredients. You can also find the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Enjoy!
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