Iced Mocha Protein Shake
A blended mocha with a full scoop of protein, built on cold coffee and cocoa.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 245calories
- 30 gprotein
A mocha is just coffee with chocolate. Chocolate whey and cocoa give it the flavor, and cold coffee in place of milk keeps the calories moderate. The result is something between a coffee shop mocha and a chocolate shake.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ¾ cup strong brewed coffee, chilled
- ½ cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ medium frozen banana
- 4 ice cubes
Method
- Chill the coffee in advance, or use cold brew.
- Add the coffee, milk, protein powder, and cocoa to the blender.
- Add the frozen banana and ice.
- Blend until frothy, about 40 seconds.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 245 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Coffee ice cubes keep the shake strong as they melt. Freeze leftover coffee in a tray.
- Skip the banana and add an extra ice cube if you want a lower-sugar version.
Swaps and variations
- Add a drop of peppermint extract for a peppermint mocha.
- Top with whipped cream if you want a dessert version.
