Espresso Protein Shake – Chocolate Coated Katie

Thick, frosty, and so scrumptious, this single serving breakfast espresso protein shake recipe is filled with energizing vitamin and taste!

Straightforward espresso protein shake recipe

Whip one in every of these protein shakes up for an instantaneous breakfast on the go.

Or deal with your self to an indulgent afternoon wholesome snack.

The fast and easy recipe could be low calorie, low carb, vegan, gluten free, sugar free, low fats, and keto pleasant, with no banana required.

Use leftover espresso on this Chocolate Banana Bread

Prompt espresso protein smoothie elements

Right here’s what you’ll need: brewed espresso, vanilla yogurt, protein powder, sweetener of alternative, milk of alternative, elective chocolate chips.

Have enjoyable customizing the essential protein shake by including a sprinkle of floor cinnamon, nutmeg, or chia seeds.

Or garnish your shake with chocolate syrup and Coconut Whipped Cream.

I’m keen on darkish roast espresso, comparable to French roast. Should you usually drink medium or mild roast, these will even work, as will decaf espresso. It’s completely your alternative.

You need to use both common or Greek yogurt. For a home made vegan espresso protein shake, use a plant based mostly yogurt, comparable to almond, coconut, or soy yogurt.

Should you solely have plain yogurt available, you possibly can add a fourth teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, or extra if desired. If utilizing unsweetened yogurt, enhance sweetener to style.

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Above – watch the espresso protein shake recipe video

What can I take advantage of as an alternative of yogurt?

If you’re attempting to keep away from yogurt merely due to the dairy, selecting a dairy free yogurt is completely high-quality. As a vegan, I all the time use vegan yogurt.

Nevertheless, in case you desire a espresso shake with out yogurt typically, you possibly can substitute an equal quantity of mashed banana and even roasted candy potato.

For a dessert protein shake, vanilla ice cream or my Coconut Ice Cream additionally work.

What kind of protein powder

When you’ve got a favourite protein powder taste, be happy to make use of it right here.

Attempt vanilla, salted caramel, cookies and cream, espresso, birthday cake batter, or unflavored or unsweetened protein powder.

Or go along with chocolate protein powder, for a decadent mocha protein shake.

You can too make the recipe with out protein powder in case you desire. You’ll nonetheless be getting protein from the yogurt.

If you’re not on a weight reduction weight loss plan, add the elective spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter to present your diy espresso shake an additional vitamin and protein increase.

The recipe could have over ten grams of protein with no protein powder or greater than 32 grams of protein in case you add a scoop of your favourite protein powder.

How you can make a espresso protein shake

For an instantaneous espresso protein shake, begin with chilled chilly espresso and easily mix all elements collectively till easy.

If you’d like a brilliant thick milkshake texture, let the espresso cool after brewing, then pour it into an ice dice tray or shallow container.

This may be achieved days, and even weeks, prematurely.

As soon as frozen, pop the espresso ice cubes right into a blender. Enable the frozen espresso cubes to thaw simply sufficient on your blender to have the ability to crush them.

Or when you have a excessive pace machine like a Vitamix, there could also be no must thaw first.

Throw all remaining elements into the blender, and mix till thick and easy.

Pour right into a glass, mason jar, or a smoothie bowl. Garnish as desired, and serve.

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