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Add a dose of protein to your morning coffee drink with this Coffee Protein Shake Recipe. This protein-packed breakfast is what you will need every morning! More like having coffee with a side of gains.
My Avocado Smoothie is another great option. Check it out.
When I hear the word Mocha I go on alert. I love the taste of coffee with protein. It overpowers the taste of protein and I love everything mocha! ☕️
I even add coffee granules to brownies. So this Mocha Coffee protein shake recipe takes care of all my mocha cravings while I get a good dose of protein. This way, I am all set for breakfast. This is filling and very tasty.
Ingredients you will need
- 1 Scoop Whey Protein, chocolate flavor
- Almond milk or skim milk: I sometimes use 2% milk.
- Brewed coffee: Don’t want the caffeine? Use decaffeinated coffee.
- Sugar-free chocolate syrup
- Crushed ice
See a full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card below!
How to make Coffee protein shake
Step 1: Place the protein powder, milk, coffee, chocolate syrup, and ice in a blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth for about 1 minute.
Step 3: Pour the mocha shake into cups.
Step 4: Top with whipped cream if using and serve.
Recipe notes and Tips
- You can freeze the cold brew into cubes and use that in place of crushed ice.
- If you do not have chocolate protein powder, use vanilla.
- For a plant-based option, use almond milk or coconut milk, and be sure to use plant-based protein powder.
- Add a dash of cinnamon for a warm flavor.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It is ok to add coffee to your protein shake if you want to change up the flavor of your shakes.
If you add protein powder to hot coffee it will not mix well and end up being a bit lumpy. Try mixing the protein powder with cold brew instead. Or just use a blender to make sure everything blends well.
It is recommended to add a single serving of protein to a shake which is usually one scoop of protein that is about 20–25 g of protein. But, if you want to add more there are no rules to the amount of protein that can be added to a shake.
More shakes recipes
- Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
- Tropical Protein Smoothie recipe
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Mango Smoothie Recipe
- Avocado Smoothie
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Mocha Protein Shake recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Scoop Whey Protein, chocolate flavor
- 1 Cup Almond milk or skim milk
- 1 Cup Brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon Sugar-free chocolate syrup
- 1 Cup Crushed ice
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon Light whipped cream or non-dairy whipped topping, 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the protein powder, milk, coffee, chocolate syrup and ice in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips if desired
Notes
- Use any protein of your choice. To keep it plant-based you can use plant-based protein.
- You can use 2% milk or any other milk you have on hand.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Pretty good recipe, but I wonder why there’s no MOCHA in the recipe.
The mocha is the mixture of chocolate & coffee
What a blog, I really like to thank blog author for the wonderful post. Thanks for sharing.
Great shake & easy to make. Enjoyed it more than a similar one I bought. Thanks!
So happy to hear that you liked it, Robert. Thanks for the feedback.
I have never thought of making a mocha protein shake and the thought and the sound of that just made me really excited for tomorrow’s protein shake. Thanks for the awesome idea!
Hi Arthur
Thank you so much. I hope you like it.