Keto easy Coffee Protein Shake is a very delicious drink and a perfect thing to have for breakfast. It is just prepared in 5 mins. Keto coffee protein shake is perfect for those who have done excessive workouts and need protein in their diet. The coffee protein shake is made with six ingredients that are present in our home or grocery store. The best thing about this easy Coffee Protein Shake is that we can freeze this coffee in cube form and it cannot become watery on we defrost it. The other amazing thing about this coffee protein shake is that you can make it free of nuts by using hemp milk in place of almond milk. It is low in carbs also. It just contains 2.9gm of carbs, 1.5g of fiber, 1.4g of net carbs, and 12.5g of protein in this coffee protein shake.
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STATS:
- Course: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
- Prep time: 5 mins.
- Freezing time: 4 hours
- Total time: 5 mints.
- Servings: 2 servings
- Calories: 264
EQUIPMENT:
- Ice cube tray
- Blender
- Glasses
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 ½ cup cold brews (coffee)
- 1 cup hemp milk (unsweetened)
- ¼ cup whipping cream (heavy)
- 6 tbsp. collagen protein powder
- ¼ cup confectioners (swerve)
- 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
INGREDIENT NOTES:
COFFEE:
- I use cold brew to make this protein coffee recipe, it has a great flavor and a strong taste. We can also use espresso or decaffeinated, it gives the same result.
LOW CARB MILK:
- Hemp milk is used in this protein coffee shake recipe because it has no carbs. We can also use milk (almond) or milk (macadamia) milk to make this coffee shake; we just have to take care that they are unsweetened.
WHIPPING CREAM:
- Whipping cream is used in this coffee protein recipe; it adds thickness and also richness to this shake.
COLLAGEN PROTEIN POWDER
- Collagen protein powder also known as collagen peptides; is a great source of protein and it can also thicken the shakes or smoothies. We can also utilize whey, egg white protein, or plant protein in this coffee protein shake.
- We can also use flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and salted caramel.
SWERVE SWEETENER
- I use swerve confectioners in this coffee protein shake recipe. This can blend easily in smoothies and shakes as well as give the perfect amount of sweetness to the shake.
COCOA POWDER
- I use a little amount of cocoa powder in this coffee protein shake, this is non-compulsory you can omit it if you want.
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INSTRUCTION:
FREEZE THE COFFEE:
- Take the ice cube tray and add the cold brew coffee to its cavities.
- Freeze the cold brew coffee tray for at least 4 hours to make it hard like a rock.
- You can do this before time also.
MAKE THE SHAKE
- Take a blender and add ice cubes, 1 cup hemp milk (unsweetened), ¼ cup whipping cream (heavy), 6 tbsp. Collagen protein powder, ¼ cup swerve confectioner, and 1 tbsp. Cocoa powder.
BLEND THE INGREDIENTS:
- To create a smooth shake, blend all the ingredients together.
SERVE:
- Put the 2 glasses on the shelf divide them equally in between them and decorate it with whipped cream and enjoy.
TIPS:
- You can make the cold brew ice cubes in advance and utilize them at the time of making shakes.
- We can also use milk of almond or coconut milk in this recipe.
- Cocoa powder is added to this protein coffee shake just for more taste; this is not compulsory to add you can omit it if you do not like cocoa powder.
DAIRY-FREE OPTION
- We can easily make this protein coffee shake free from dairy by using coconut cream in place of whipped cream.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
- You can consume this shake within 30 mints.
- It may not taste watery but it becomes liquid with the passing of time if is at room temperature.
- You can make the ice cubes of cold brew and store them in a zip lock bag for a month in the freezer.
FAQs:
Is this a low-carb protein coffee shake?
- This protein coffee shake only contains 2.9g of carbohydrates, 1.5g of fiber, and only 1.4g of net carbs in it.
Will we have a keto protein shake?
- Readymade protein shakes which are even labeled as keto contain some carbs in it. Read the label carefully if you want to buy a readymade one. It is best to prepare the protein shakes by ourselves at home.
Will we make these protein coffee shakes in advance?
- Consume these shakes within 30 minutes. Its taste will not become watery but it starts to get liquidly if put at room temperature for a longer period of time.
Cold brew cubes can be prepared and kept for up to a month in a zip-lock bag.
Can I use other milk than hemp milk?
- You can use milk almond or coconut to make this coffee shake but be sure that is unsweetened.
How can I make this shake dairy-free?
- You can replace the whipped cream with coconut cream to make this protein shake. It became free from dairy.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving size: 1 glass
Calories: 264
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 2.9g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 12.5g
Net carbs: 1.4g