Proffee Power Blend (Printable Version)

A creamy cold brew mixed with protein shake for a refreshing, energizing iced latte boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee

01 - ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons cold brew coffee, chilled

→ Protein

02 - ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons vanilla or chocolate ready-to-drink protein shake (or plant-based alternative)

→ Optional Add-Ins

03 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
04 - Ice cubes
05 - Pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour chilled cold brew coffee over the ice.
03 - Pour the ready-to-drink protein shake into the glass.
04 - Add maple syrup or honey to enhance sweetness if desired.
05 - Stir or blend thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
06 - Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder on top and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a coffee shop treat but takes five minutes flat, no fancy equipment required.
  • You get real protein without that chalky aftertaste because you're using an actual shake, not powder.
  • It works perfectly whether you're rushing out the door or recovering from a hard workout.
02 -
  • If your shake is already pretty thick, stir instead of blending—blending can make it weirdly separated or foamy in a bad way.
  • The ratio of coffee to shake actually changes everything; more coffee makes it taste like coffee that happens to be creamy, while more shake makes it taste like dessert with a caffeine kick.
03 -
  • Make your cold brew stronger than you normally would because the protein shake dilutes the flavor slightly—you want coffee that tastes like coffee, not like coffee that lost a fight.
  • If you're using plant-based protein, taste it first because some brands have a stronger aftertaste than others; you might need to adjust your sweetener.
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