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Peach Green Tea Protein Cooler
A light iced-tea-style shake with a gentle caffeine lift.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 235calories
- 25 gprotein
Brewed green tea gives the drink a clean, slightly grassy backbone, and peaches bring the sweetness. It tastes like a peach iced tea with body. Brew the tea ahead so it is cold when you need it.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup brewed green tea, chilled
- ¾ cup frozen peach slices
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 ice cubes
Method
- Brew a cup of green tea, let it steep for three minutes, and chill it.
- Add the tea, protein powder, peaches, lemon juice, and honey to the blender.
- Add the ice and blend until smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Serve with a mint sprig.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 235 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 29 g |
| Fat | 2 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
- Steep green tea for no longer than three minutes. Longer makes it bitter.
- Use decaf green tea in the evening.
Swaps and variations
- Use mango in place of the peaches.
- Use unflavored whey and more honey.
