Iced Coffee Protein Shake (dairy-free)

The ultimate mid-day pick-me-up! This iced coffee protein shake is a creamy blend of coffee and protein powder with a caramel-like indulgence. Sweetened only with a date this proffee recipe is a low-calorie way to fuel up and indulge!

Skip the store-bought cappuccino and whip up this easy coffee smoothie instead (or this maple latte because... coffee is life).

Nothing is worse than hitting that midafternoon slump and knowing you need a sugar hit to survive.

And though it’s easy to stop at the nearest coffee shop, I can tell you that whipping up this iced coffee protein shake is so much better.

Creamy, indulgent, and far lower in calories than anything “frap” you can make this coffee protein shake as simple or indulgent as you like, just like this crockpot pumpkin spice latte! Plus, with 24 grams of protein, you'll actually stay full. Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet and why you want to amp it up!

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need five ingredients plus ice to whip up this iced coffee shake!

Cooled coffee: any coffee will work and obviously the coffee you choose will affect the flavor. But know this. It’s okay if you didn’t plan ahead and don’t have coffee chilling in the fridge! Just use whatever is left in the pot and call it mom life - or learn how to make iced coffee without a machine. And if you're a coffee lover, check out this Starbucks Oleato or these coffee protein balls you can whip up too!

Vanilla vegan protein powder: similar to the coffee, the kind you choose will affect the taste and texture of the shake. Vegan protein powders absorb more than whey which is what helps make this shake thicker and smooth.

Date: fresh or dried the date naturally sweetens the iced coffee shake. And in conjunction with almond butter gives it a subtle caramel flavor.

Almond butter: add a dose of healthy fats to your day and make the proffee shake that much more indulgent.

Almond milk: no frothing required! Any non-dairy milk will work, I use homemade hemp milk the most as it’s what I have on hand. However, unsweetened almond milk is just fine too.

Know that different kinds of milk like almond milk and oat milk will give the protein shake slightly different textures.

How To Make And Iced Coffee Protein Shake

1. Whipping up this pick-me-up is as easy as 1-2-3!
2. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender
3. Blend until completely smooth.
4. Pour into a jar and enjoy!

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Important Teaching Tips

How thick the protein iced coffee shake comes out somewhat depends on the vanilla protein powder you choose, as well as if you use a fresh or dried date.

If you want to switch up flavors any of the below ideas are great and work well for this coffee protein smoothie bowl too.

• Using chocolate protein powder is a fun way to add a bit of extra indulgence!
• Or, add a scoop of cacao powder for a chocolate twist and a boost of nutrients (learn more about the difference between cacao and cocoa powder).
• Use flavored coffee
• Add ¼ teaspoon almond extract to the shake, this is tasty in a coconut milk matcha latte too.

Almond milk will give a lower-calorie protein iced coffee but if you want indulgence you can use coconut milk instead.

Which Dairy-Free Milk Is Best?

Any non-dairy milk will work for the protein-iced coffee shake. Cashew milk tends to be creamier and richer where as almond milk and oat milk are thinner.

I personally opt for unsweetened dairy-free milk so that I can flavor the protein shake exactly how I like it.

Which Protein Powder To Choose

The kind of protein powder you choose matters. Vegan protein naturally absorbs more liquid than whey but some of them even more than others.

If making this recipe with Genuine Health protein powder, it will be very thick but not as sweet. As one of my favorite protein powders, Genuine health has 20 grams of plant-based protein, is dairy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and certified organic. Plus… it’s fermented! Which means no bloating.

Or, you could use something like Botanica protein which will create a smooth but not thick shake and be a bit sweeter.

Learn more about how to choose a vegan protein powder for your goals.

Topping The Iced Coffee Protein Shake

How indulgent this coffee protein shake comes out is up to you! You can keep it low calorie and drink it as is for a wonderful energy boost.

Or, you can top it with the combination of any of the following and make it much more like a dessert.

• 2-minute coconut whipped cream
• Dairy-free caramel sauce
• Homemade crunchy granola
• Mini chocolate chips
• Drizzled nut butter
• Drizzled maple syrup

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