Protein Coffee
A tall glass of this smooth, delicious protein coffee is a great way to start the day strong without spending a ton of time on breakfast.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
- Vitamix 5200 Blender (this is my favorite blender — you can use any kind)
Ingredients
- 8 fluid ounces cold brew coffee (I use Grady's concentrate)
- 8 fluid ounces Silk unsweetened soy milk
- 31 grams Optimum Nutirition Gold Standard 100% whey protein, Double Rich Chocolate flavor (one scoop)
- 5 grams creatine monohydrate (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend on low speed until perfectly smooth.
- Pour into a large glass (I use a quart-sized mason jar) filled with as many ice cubes as you like.
Notes
- I use Grady’s cold brew concentrate, which I buy in embarrassingly large quantities throughout the warmer months. It’s sweetened with a hint of chicory and in my opinion has by far the best flavor profile of any widely available commercial cold brew.
- Soy milk has a higher protein content and a fuller body than most other plant-based milks, and I’ve used it in my regular morning coffee for years. Silk brand unsweetened emulsifies beautifully and just works really well in this recipe. I know that milk choice is super-personal, so feel free to experiment with whatever you like. Just keep in mind that eight of the protein grams come from the milk.
- I did a ton of research on both flavor and nutrient content when I first started dabbling with protein powder, and Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% whey protein, double rich chocolate flavor was the clear winner for me. It has a genuinely good flavor that goes really well with strong coffee. It blends seamlessly into a beverage and, if anything, enhances the texture. Whey protein fits my personal nutritional requirements well. And this product tested well compared to other brands in a recent Consumer Reports study of lead levels in protein powders.
- For muscle recovery and brain health, I add 5 grams of a high-quality creatine monohydrate to my protein coffee sometimes. I’m a fan (and an affiliate) of The Pause Life brand by Dr. Mary Claire Haver. If you’d like, you can buy it online here and use my code UMAMIGIRL for 10% off all orders.
Nutrition
Serving: 1recipe | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Calcium: 399mg | Iron: 3mg
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