Coffee Protein Shake

Ingredients

For 1 serving

• 30 g (1 scoop) vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
• 80 g (about ⅔ of a medium banana) frozen banana slices
• 30 ml (1 shot, 2 tbsp) espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 50 g (3½ tbsp) cream cheese
• 50 g (3 tbsp) Greek yogurt
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• A little grated dark chocolate or fresh fruit for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. 1Brew the espresso and let it cool for a few minutes, so it does not melt the frozen banana.
2. 2Put the protein powder, frozen banana, espresso, cream cheese and vanilla in a blender. Blend until thick and smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice.
3. 3Add the Greek yogurt and stir it in gently with a spoon.
4. 4Pour the shake into a glass or bowl and top it with a little grated chocolate or fruit if you like.

Tips

• 💡 Peel ripe bananas, slice them and freeze them in a bag, so you always have some ready for shakes.
• 💡 The shake is very thick. If your blender struggles, add a few spoonfuls of milk or cold water.
• 💡 Light cream cheese saves about 75 kcal.
• 💡 Toppings are not included in the nutrition values. 10 g of dark chocolate adds about 60 kcal.
• 💡 Use decaf coffee if you make it in the evening.