Description
This easy vanilla maple protein iced coffee is creamy, lightly sweet, and packed with protein for a refreshing morning boost. If you love functional coffee drinks that double as breakfast, this recipe fits right in with other high-protein breakfast ideas you can sip on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cold brewed coffee or chilled strong coffee
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass halfway with ice and set aside.
- In a jar or shaker bottle, combine the coffee, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds until fully mixed and lightly frothy.
- Pour over ice and stir gently before serving.
Notes
Add 1 tablespoon of half-and-half or coconut cream for extra creaminess. Use espresso or cold brew concentrate for a stronger coffee flavor. Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced twist. Best enjoyed fresh, or store without ice in the fridge up to 24 hours and shake before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: protein coffee, iced coffee, vanilla maple, high protein breakfast, no blender coffee