Proffee Power Blend Drink (Printable)

A creamy blend of cold brew coffee and protein shake for a refreshing, energizing beverage.

# 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 protein shake, ready-to-drink (dairy or plant-based)

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour the cold brew coffee over the ice.
03 - Add the ready-to-drink protein shake to the glass.
04 - Add maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness, if desired.
05 - Stir or blend until fully combined and creamy.
06 - Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder if preferred. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes to make and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • Your body gets the protein hit it craves without feeling like you're choking down something medicinal.
  • It bridges that gap between a proper coffee fix and a satisfying snack, so you're actually full and alert.
02 -
  • If you blend it, do it on low speed for just a few seconds—overdoing it makes the shake separate and turns everything grainy instead of creamy.
  • Some protein shakes foam up when stirred aggressively, which looks dramatic but tastes the same; if you're in a rush, gentle stirring is fine.
  • The coffee-to-protein ratio matters more than you think—too much coffee and it tastes bitter, too much shake and it loses that coffee punch you were chasing.
03 -
  • Chill your glass for two minutes in the freezer before assembling—it sounds fussy but actually keeps everything colder longer without diluting faster.
  • If you're someone who forgets to buy cold brew, make a strong batch of regular coffee, let it cool, and chill it overnight; it won't be quite as smooth, but it works in a pinch.
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