Mocha Oat Meal Shake
A thick breakfast shake with a caffeine boost, built on oats and cold coffee.
- 7 mintime
- 1serving
- 490calories
- 37 gprotein
This works as breakfast and coffee in one glass. Oats and banana carry the carbohydrate, almond butter supplies fat, and the coffee gives the caffeine. Brew the coffee ahead so it is cold when you blend.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, chilled
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- 1 medium banana
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Method
- Add the oats, coffee, and milk to the blender and let them soften for three minutes.
- Add the protein powder, banana, almond butter, and cocoa.
- Blend until smooth, about 60 seconds.
- Add ice if you want it colder.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 490 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 23 g |
| Fat | 15 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, tree nuts, gluten (oats or wheat).
Tips
- Cold brew works well and tastes smoother.
- Leave out the coffee and use more milk for a caffeine-free version.
Swaps and variations
- Use decaf coffee in the evening.
- Use vanilla protein for a vanilla latte flavor.
