The Coffee Break Protein Shake
The Coffee Break Protein Shake:
Are you looking to turn your Morning Joe into your Morning Whoa?! This low-carb protein shake is guaranteed to shake away your fog and fatigue, PLUS it will positively perk you up post-workout.
Ingredients:
1 scoop low-carb chocolate protein powder
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 shot of cooled espresso or 1/2 cup cooled coffee
A dash of cinnamon
Ice cubes (optional)
Directions: Blend the protein powder, coconut milk, espresso or coffee, cinnamon, and ice (if desired) until caffeinatedly creamy. Then sip and smile as you pass by everyone else waiting in line for their triple carb-a-latte.
NOTE: When buying or blending any protein shake, it’s always important to read your labels because the macro count can vary greatly from brand-to-brand or product-to-product. In this recipe, you can expect an approximate macro range of:
Protein: 20-30 grams (protein powder: 20-30g, coconut milk: 0-1g)
Carbs: 3-7 grams (protein powder: 3-5g, coconut milk: 0-2g)
Fat: 4-6 grams (protein powder: often < 1g, coconut milk: 4-5g)