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Mocha Protein Shake

The best breakfast protein drink I've ever had! Because it's filled with protein AND coffee, this easy blended coffee recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast.
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 292kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

  • ½ frozen banana
  • ½ cup strong brewed coffee chilled espresso or a strong cold brew works great here
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder I used Legion Whey+ dutch chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter I also love almond butter here- go with your favorite nut butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 cup ice more or less depending on desired consistency
  • Optional: 1-2 pitted Medjool dates 

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or Vitamix. 
  • Blend until smooth and garnish with a sprinkling of cocoa or cinnamon.

Notes

*Macros will depend on the type of protein powder used for the recipe. This estimated calculation is with Legion Whey+ Dutch Chocolate protein.
    • Freeze slightly under-ripe bananas for your smoothies and shakes. For the ideal thick and fluffy consistency, use bananas that were bright yellow and somewhat underripe before they were frozen.
    • Slice bananas before freezing instead of freezing them whole. To do so, peel and slice the banana, then freeze the slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once solid, transfer the frozen banana slices to a freezer-safe bag and keep them frozen for up to 6 months. 
    • Add a shot of espresso. If the half cup of coffee in this shake isn’t cutting it, adding a shot or two of brewed espresso should give you a big energy boost.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 2mg