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Coffee Protein Shake

April 8, 2015 by Lindsay 36 Comments

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With just a few simple ingredients, this Coffee Protein Shake is the perfect way to refuel after a tough workout!

Made with just a few ingredients, this Coffee Protein Shake is the perfect way to refuel after a tough workout!

Hi friends!

Today I thought I’d pop in and share my hubby’s new favorite post-workout drink. This Coffee Protein Shake is super easy to make and Mr. Bean says it tastes like coffee ice cream- his favorite!

I’m not a huge fan of coffee-flavored stuff…but if you are, then you’ll definitely like this.

It does require a little bit of prep work. And by prep work I mean you need to brew a pot of coffee, pour it into ice cube trays and stick them in the freezer. That’s it.

Think you can handle it?

Made with just a few ingredients, this Coffee Protein Shake is the perfect way to refuel after a tough workout!

Here’s how you make the shake:

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With just a few simple ingredients, this Coffee Protein Shake is the perfect way to refuel after a tough workout!

  • Author: Lindsay L
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Ingredients

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  • 8 oz milk (chocolate is recommended but any cow or non-dairy milk would work)
  • 1 scoop protein powder (we use vanilla but any flavor should work)
  • Coffee ice cubes (I usually use 5. Amount will vary based on how much coffee you want in your shake)
  • Regular ice cubes- optional

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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So there you have it! Like I mentioned above, my ice cube tray holds about 10 oz of coffee so you can estimate how much coffee you’re putting in each shake by the amount of cubes you use.

Made with just a few ingredients, this Coffee Protein Shake is the perfect way to refuel after a tough workout!

If you want a thicker shake, just add some regular ice cubes!

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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. GiGi Eats says

    April 8, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    All I can really say is… YUM!!!!!!

    But seriously! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Linz @ ITZ Linz says

    April 8, 2015 at 2:58 AM

    There’s a drink like this in Arizona but there’s also chocolate, peanut butter, and banana – it’s called the breakfast buzz and is absolutely ridiculous!!!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 8, 2015 at 12:35 PM

      um what?! need that

      Reply
  3. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    April 8, 2015 at 5:07 AM

    That sounds absolutely perfect. Especially during the summer. Pinning!

    Reply
  4. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    April 8, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Was hoping you’d share this after seeing it on instagram! Genius idea about the frozen coffee cubes!

    Reply
  5. Rosi says

    April 8, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Yum! And that’s all I have to say about that.

    Reply
  6. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    April 8, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Starbucks really needs to get on the frozen coffee ice cube train!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 8, 2015 at 12:35 PM

      yeah they do!

      Reply
  7. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    April 8, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    I’ve made almond milk cubes before, but never coffee. LOVE the idea! I bet this tastes amazing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 8, 2015 at 12:35 PM

      you could try it with a combo of both! winner!

      Reply
  8. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    April 8, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Definitely something I want to try. Looks delicious and like a nice change from my regular coffee, especially when it finally starts getting warmer 🙂 Coffee ice cubes are a cool idea!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 8, 2015 at 12:35 PM

      yessss to warm weather!

      Reply
  9. Courtney Bentley says

    April 8, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Sometimes I love to have some sort of this mixture in the AM before work, it really gets me going!! Thanks for sharing xo C

    Reply
  10. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    April 8, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Sounds great! Most of my protein smoothies involve all the greens, so it would be a nice change of pace to have one that didn’t have them in it. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. She Rocks Fitness says

    April 8, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Using flavored coffee would be delicious as well…And smell good too! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 8, 2015 at 12:32 PM

      yum, good idea

      Reply
  12. Maureen says

    April 8, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    I love all things coffee!!

    Reply
  13. Cat @ Breakfast to Bed says

    April 8, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    please make me 3. I’m falling asleep on my keyboard.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 8, 2015 at 12:31 PM

      ugh, me too. plus it’s raining!

      Reply
  14. katie says

    April 8, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    This is awesome! I love this idea. I’m all overthis!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 8, 2015 at 12:31 PM

      enjoy mama

      Reply
  15. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    April 8, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    I used to make something similar when I drank coffee. I miss coffee. I love coffee. Did I say that I miss coffee and love coffee? Coffee, coffee, coffee. What a lovely word coffee is.

    Reply
  16. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    April 8, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    You had me at coffee!! Yum – I love doing this after I teach on Saturday mornings. I really wish I had a blender near by to make one today, my 5:30 am class is killing me!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 8, 2015 at 12:31 PM

      i can imagine! power through!!

      Reply
  17. Erin G says

    April 8, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Hi! What kind of protein powder do you use??

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      April 8, 2015 at 12:30 PM

      we buy the optimum nutrition brand from costco right now but i’m always looking at new brands. i’ve also used manitoba harvest hemp protein

      Reply
  18. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 8, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    O yum! I’ll take a sip of this…or more like many sips 😉

    Reply
  19. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    April 8, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    This sounds fantastic – and the perfect way to refuel after a morning workout!

    Reply
  20. Amy Ramos says

    April 8, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Looks yummy. The best of both worlds for me.

    Just an FYI-the print feature is not working. I click on print and it comes up blank so I can’t print the recipe. Boo.

    Reply
  21. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says

    April 9, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    Caffeine and breakfast all in one! Love it!

    Reply
  22. tiff @ love, sweat, & beers says

    April 9, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    I miss coffeeeee! haha Okay, I”m still enjoying decaf while preggers, but it’s not quite the same. 🙂

    Reply
  23. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    April 9, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    mmm this looks amazing! i need to try this after a gymnastics practice. i am obsessed with coffee! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    April 9, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    YUM!!! I would use chocolate protein powder to make it a mocha and a banana for extra creaminess 🙂

    Reply
  25. chrysta@noshed says

    April 9, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    perfect post workout drink! considering I workout in the morning the caffeine boost would be an added bonus!

    Reply
  26. Leah says

    August 20, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    I made this with unsweetened chocolate almond milk and added a little truvia….YUMMMM! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:15 AM

      yay! glad you liked it!

      Reply

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