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Frozen Coffee Protein Frappe
A thick frappe made with frozen coffee cubes, so it stays strong as it melts.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 195calories
- 29 gprotein
A frappe is blended coffee and ice. Freezing the coffee in cubes first means the drink stays strong and does not water down. This is a dessert-style coffee drink that also delivers a full serving of protein.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, chilled
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp sugar-free caramel syrup
- 1 pinch xanthan gum
Method
- Freeze one cup of strong coffee in an ice cube tray, at least four hours or overnight.
- Add the frozen coffee cubes, milk, protein powder, cocoa, and caramel syrup to the blender.
- Add the xanthan gum if you have it. It keeps the frappe thick and smooth.
- Blend on high until slushy, about a minute. Add a splash of milk if the blender stalls.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 195 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Fat | 4 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.
Tips
- Xanthan gum is optional. A tiny pinch is plenty, and more makes the drink gummy.
- Make a full tray of coffee cubes at once. They keep for weeks.
Swaps and variations
- Use vanilla protein for a vanilla frappe.
- Top with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.
