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Espresso Protein Shake

Name: Espresso Protein Shake
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 shots espresso, chilled; 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, about 30 g; 4 ice cubes; stevia, optional, to taste

Two shots of chilled espresso with chocolate protein: the post-workout coffee. 25 g protein, 3 g net carbs, real caffeine.

prep: 5 min
cook: 0 min
total: 5 min
serves: 1
level: easy

Per serving: 150 kcal · 25 g protein · 4 g fat · 3 g net carbs

The difference between this and the mocha is intensity. Two real shots of espresso, not brewed coffee, so the coffee flavor leads and the chocolate follows.

Best cold and fast after training, when you want protein and caffeine in the same two minutes.

This is number 15 of our top 20 high protein, low carb smoothies.

method

Pull the espresso and chill it; a few minutes in the freezer while you clean up works.
Pour the espresso and almond milk into the blender, add the protein powder and ice.
Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, until completely smooth. Taste and adjust: a few more ice cubes for thicker, a splash more liquid for thinner. Drink cold.

chef's tips

Hot espresso melts the ice and thins the shake; chill it first, always.
No espresso machine? A quarter cup of very strong moka pot or instant espresso does the job.
Use a protein powder with no added sugar. It is the difference between 3 and 15 grams of carbs per scoop.