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Creamy Protein Iced Coffee Shake Recipe with Espresso Boost

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A smooth, rich protein shake with a perfect espresso kick, combining creamy texture and energizing coffee flavor for a quick, nutritious treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 shot (about 1 oz / 30 ml) brewed espresso, freshly brewed
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) cold brew coffee
  • 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or dairy/oat milk)
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
  • 1 cup (about 8–10 ice cubes)
  • 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew 1 shot (about 1 oz / 30 ml) of espresso using your machine or moka pot. Set aside to cool slightly (2-3 minutes).
  2. In a blender, combine 1 cup cold brew coffee, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, and 1 cup ice cubes.
  3. Add 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey and a pinch of ground cinnamon if desired.
  4. Pour the slightly cooled espresso shot into the blender.
  5. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until thick, creamy, and frothy with fully crushed ice.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness or milk as needed, blending briefly again if adjusted.
  7. Serve immediately in a tall glass, optionally garnished with cinnamon or coffee beans.

Notes

Use slightly cooled espresso to avoid curdling yogurt or melting ice too fast. For extra cold shakes, freeze almond milk in ice cube trays. Blend protein powder with liquids before adding ice to avoid clumps. Fresh, odor-free ice cubes improve flavor. Variations include adding cocoa powder for mocha, using plant-based protein and coconut yogurt for vegan version, or adding nut butter for extra protein.

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Keywords: protein shake, iced coffee, espresso, cold brew, healthy drink, post-workout, quick recipe, creamy shake

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