Mocha Protein Shake

For a quick and easy post-workout snack, try this mocha protein shake. It’s healthy and made with just 4 ingredients in 2 minutes, but it tastes like a rich dessert.

Recipe Highlights

• A mocha protein shake combines the flavors of coffee and chocolate, resulting in a irresistible drink.
• The shake is made of oat milk, espresso, cocoa powder, and chocolate protein powder.
• This healthy recipe takes just 2 minutes to prepare in a blender at home.

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Protein Shakes

A protein shake is a protein-rich drink made by blending protein powder and liquid, like water or milk. Protein shakes are helpful for increasing your protein intake after exercise or sickness. They can also make you feel more full.

The protein powder gives the liquid a frothy consistency. However, since the drink has no frozen fruit, it’s thinner than a smoothie.

You can make protein shakes in a shaker bottle, but a blender is the best option for a smooth and even blend.

Ingredient Notes

• Oat milk: Creamy and slightly nutty, oat milk is a delicious choice for protein shakes. You can also use almond milk, soy milk, or cow’s milk.
• Espresso: Espresso adds a coffee flavor to this mocha protein shake. Cold brew, plain black coffee, or instant espresso also work if you don’t have an espresso machine or a Nespresso.
• Cocoa powder: Use a high-quality cocoa powder without added sweetener. Avoid using hot cocoa mix. Cocoa powder is made of 100% cocoa, while hot cocoa mix has sweetener and powdered milk.
• Chocolate protein powder: The chocolate flavor will emphasize the mocha taste of this shake. However, you can also use vanilla or unflavored protein powder.

For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Variations

Nut butter: Creamy and rich, nut butters pair well with mocha flavors. They also add some plant-based protein. Examples include peanut butter, hazelnut butter, or cashew butter. For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter. Use 1 or 2 tablespoons per protein shake.

Extracts: To add more flavor, add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. It’s an easy way to deepen the drink’s flavor without changing the texture or thickness.

Seeds: Seeds, like nut butters, have plant-based protein. They’re rich in anti-inflammatory fats as well. Try adding 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, hemp seeds, or flax seeds to this recipe.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Expert Tips

• For an icier shake, add a few ice cubes as the last ingredient.
• You can also use 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup in place of cocoa powder. Keep in mind that chocolate syrup contains sweetener, so you might not need other sweetener add-ins.
• Check the label of the protein powder before putting it in the blender. Some powders need more than one scoop per drink.
• Store leftover protein shakes in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. The ingredients will separate over time, so try to drink it within 1 or 2 days. Be sure to shake the jar or stir the liquids first.

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