High-protein iced coffee shake

High-protein iced coffee shake with almond milk, a double espresso, cocoa powder and vanilla whey: creamy, ice-cold and pleasantly strong in flavour.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 180 kcal per serving
• Protein: 25 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Carbs: 3 g

Ingredients

• 150ml unsweetened almond milk
• 1 double espresso
• 10-15 ice cubes
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 dash of vanilla extract
• 30g vanilla whey protein (unsweetened)

Method

You’ll need: blender

1. Put the ice cubes in the blender and pour the almond milk and espresso over them.
2. Add the vanilla whey, cocoa powder and vanilla extract.
3. Blend everything on a high setting until the shake is creamy and finely whipped.
4. Check briefly that the texture is light and even, and blend again briefly if needed.
5. Pour into a large glass.
6. Dust with a little cocoa powder and serve straight away with a straw.

Good to know

When coffee meets a shake, things get really good. Cold, creamy and just right for a little coffee break.

Swaps

Almond milk → unsweetened organic tinned coconut milk, diluted with water (usually fewer additives, creamier, often without problematic oils) Vanilla whey protein → plain whey from grass-fed milk with no sweeteners (fewer additives) Cocoa powder → strongly defatted organic cocoa or a small amount of raw cacao (more polyphenols, intense flavour) Vanilla extract → real Bourbon vanilla powder (no alcohol or sugar, purer flavour)

Allergens

Contains milk from the whey and tree nuts from the almond milk. Because of the caffeine, it isn't really suitable for children, and in pregnancy coffee is a question of how much you have. Contains: milk, tree nuts.

Frequently asked questions

What's in whey protein, nutritionally?

Whey provides all the essential amino acids, including leucine. Depending on the product, it may also contain flavourings or small amounts of lactose – ideally choose one with no sweeteners.

What's in almond milk?

That depends a lot on the product. Unsweetened almond milk is often fairly thin, but it can be fortified with calcium, vitamin D or vitamin B12.

What does cocoa powder provide besides flavour?

Cocoa powder naturally contains polyphenols plus minerals such as magnesium and iron. The exact amounts vary with processing and origin.

Can espresso on an empty stomach upset you?

Yes, for some people. Caffeine and the acids in coffee agree with people very differently, especially in the morning or if you have a sensitive stomach.

Does vanilla extract matter nutritionally?

Mainly for flavour, not for its nutrients. Real vanilla extract brings aromas from the vanilla pod, and the amount used is usually very small.

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