Merken An espresso machine started humming in the gym café one morning, and I watched someone blend cold brew with a protein shake right there between sets. The simplicity stuck with me, but I wondered if I could make it taste even better at home. That first attempt was a happy accident—equal parts coffee and protein, just shaken together over ice, and suddenly my post-workout routine had a flavor I actually looked forward to. Now this drink shows up whenever I need something that tastes indulgent but keeps me honest about nutrition.
I brought this to a friend's kitchen one Saturday morning when she complained about her protein shakes tasting like punishment. Watching her face light up when she took the first sip—that moment when she realized fitness food could actually be good—made the whole thing feel less like a hack and more like sharing something real.
Ingredients
- Cold brew coffee, 150 ml: Use the good stuff if you can, because the coffee flavor carries the whole drink; cold brew stays smooth even when diluted with protein, unlike espresso which can turn sharp.
- Ready-to-drink protein shake, 200 ml: Vanilla and chocolate both work beautifully, but the shake needs to be cold already or you'll end up with a warm drink that feels wrong.
- Maple syrup or honey, 1–2 tsp: Add this only if your shake tastes plain, because some brands are already sweet enough to carry the drink.
- Ice cubes: More ice than you think you need, because melting matters for the final texture.
- Cinnamon or cocoa powder, pinch: This is less about flavor and more about the ritual of finishing something you made yourself.
Instructions
- Set up your glass:
- Fill a tall glass with ice so it's nearly overflowing. The cold glass matters more than people realize.
- Pour the coffee:
- Pour your cold brew over the ice and let it sit for ten seconds while the glass gets colder. You'll smell the coffee settling into the ice.
- Add the protein shake:
- Slowly pour the shake down the side of the glass so it ribbons through the coffee instead of sinking straight to the bottom. This makes the next step easier.
- Sweeten if needed:
- Taste as you go. Maple syrup dissolves faster than honey when the drink is cold, so choose based on how much you want to stir.
- Combine everything:
- Stir hard for fifteen seconds until the coffee and shake swirl together and look creamy. If you want a thicker texture, this is the moment to grab a blender instead and pulse everything until it's smooth.
- Finish and serve:
- Dust the top with cinnamon or cocoa if you want, and drink it while it's still cold and the flavors are bright.
Merken This drink stopped being just fuel the afternoon someone asked me for the recipe and then made it every morning for a week. That's when I knew it had crossed over from convenience into something people actually wanted to share.
Flavor Variations That Work
The beauty of this drink is that it works as a blank canvas. Chocolate protein with cold brew feels more like a mocha than a recovery drink, while vanilla lets the coffee be the star. I've tried caramel protein shake on lazy Sunday mornings and it tastes like coffee cake in a glass. Don't be afraid to experiment with what you have in the fridge—the worst that happens is you make something delicious anyway.
When and Why I Make This
Early mornings when I'm not ready for solid food but need something more substantial than coffee alone, this is my answer. Post-workout, when I'm sweaty and my muscles are tired but my brain still needs caffeine to function, this drink hits every note. I've also made it for guests who swear they hate protein shakes, and somehow it changes their mind.
Making It Your Own
The ratio of coffee to protein can shift based on what you're after. More coffee if you want to taste the roast, more protein if you want it thicker and more dessert-like. Some mornings I add a splash of almond milk just to make it even creamier. The drink respects tinkering.
- Try plant-based protein shakes if dairy doesn't work for you, and the drink stays just as good.
- Cold brew concentrate works too, but dilute it slightly so the protein can stand up to the intensity.
- A pinch of sea salt on top balances the sweetness in ways you won't expect.
Merken This drink proves that taking care of yourself doesn't have to taste like a compromise. It's become the one morning ritual I never skip.
Fragen rund um das Rezept
- → Wie kann ich den Proffee Power Blend zubereiten?
Füllen Sie ein Glas mit Eis, gießen kalt gebrühten Kaffee und Proteinshake darüber. Nach Wunsch Süßungsmittel hinzufügen, gut umrühren oder mixen.
- → Welche Proteinshakes eignen sich am besten?
Vanille- oder Schokoladenshakes, einschließlich pflanzlicher Alternativen, passen gut und verleihen Geschmack und Cremigkeit.
- → Kann ich das Getränk vegan herstellen?
Ja, verwenden Sie einen pflanzlichen Proteinshake und eine milchfreie kalt gebrühte Kaffeevariante.
- → Wie erhält der Drink eine dickere Konsistenz?
Mixen Sie alle Zutaten mit Eis im Blender, um eine frappéähnliche Textur zu erzielen.
- → Welche zusätzlichen Aromen passen gut dazu?
Ahornsirup, Honig, Zimt oder Kakaopulver verleihen zusätzliche Geschmacksnuancen und eine leichte Süße.