Waking up each morning to a nice cup of coffee makes my day that much better. I get that many people are anti-coffee, but not me! One of my big mottos with food is “everything in moderation”. So in the spirit of bringing a little more joy to all the coffee lovers of the world, here’s a protein rich frozen coffee smoothie, made by Venice Nutrition chef, Valerie Cogswell. Get ready for this recipe to quickly replace your local coffee shop’s Frappuccino!
Frozen Coffee Protein Smoothie
Created by Venice Nutrition Chef Valerie Cogswell
Thrive Phase and Body Confidence Approved
Grab ‘n Go
A blend of protein powder, French vanilla coffee, and a touch of yogurt give this shake its rich coffee flavor and creamy texture. With six times the protein and only a fraction of the sugar of a store-bought frozen coffee drink, our Frozen Coffee Protein Smoothie is a healthy pick-me-up that won’t spike your blood sugar. Add a piece of fresh fruit on the side, and you’ve got a fast and nutritionally balanced breakfast to go.
Makes: 1 Serving
Serving size: 1 Shake
Calories per serving: 173
Protein per serving: 24.5 grams
Fat per serving: 5 grams
Carbohydrates per serving: 9 grams
Ingredients:
- 1-2 scoops of CORE vanilla or chocolate protein powder (or your favorite protein powder) (serving size depends on label, focus on 25 grams of protein)
- ⅓ cup French vanilla coffee (very cold), regular or decaf
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 ice cubes
Method of Preparation:
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy.
What is the nutritional balance?
This smoothie has a good balance of protein and fat. It is recommended that you add a small amount of high-quality carbohydrates, like fruit, on the side according to your personal nutritional parameters for a complete meal.
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