Mocha Cold Brew Protein Kick
Mocha Cold Brew Protein Kick
Ingredients
For the Cold Brew Concentrate
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 cups filtered water
For the Mocha Protein Kick
- 4 cups cold brew concentrate
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 scoops protein powder, chocolate or vanilla flavored
- 2 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups ice
- whipped cream, as needed, for garnish (optional)
- chocolate shavings, as needed, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
To make the cold brew concentrate: Combine the coarsely ground coffee beans and filtered water in a large pitcher or jar. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Strain the cold brew concentrate: Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl or pitcher. Slowly pour the coffee mixture through the sieve, allowing the liquid to drip through. Discard the coffee grounds. You should have approximately 3 to 3 1/2 cups of concentrate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Assemble the mocha protein kick: In a blender, combine 4 cups of the prepared cold brew concentrate, unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Blend until smooth: Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Serve and garnish: Divide the mocha cold brew protein kick among four glasses. If desired, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Mocha Cold Brew Protein Kick
Ingredients
For the Cold Brew Concentrate
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 cups filtered water
For the Mocha Protein Kick
- 4 cups cold brew concentrate
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 scoops protein powder, chocolate or vanilla flavored
- 2 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups ice
- whipped cream, as needed, for garnish (optional)
- chocolate shavings, as needed, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
To make the cold brew concentrate: Combine the coarsely ground coffee beans and filtered water in a large pitcher or jar. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Strain the cold brew concentrate: Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl or pitcher. Slowly pour the coffee mixture through the sieve, allowing the liquid to drip through. Discard the coffee grounds. You should have approximately 3 to 3 1/2 cups of concentrate.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Assemble the mocha protein kick: In a blender, combine 4 cups of the prepared cold brew concentrate, unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Blend until smooth: Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Serve and garnish: Divide the mocha cold brew protein kick among four glasses. If desired, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min