Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Iced Coffee
This Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Iced Coffee will be your new favorite treat if you enjoy coffee and sweets.
It has a lot of protein to keep you going and is creamy, chocolaty, and refreshing. Great for busy mornings, after a workout, or even in the afternoon when you need a boost.
And it tastes like dessert, but it’s far better for you! This is one that my family enjoys, and I know you will too. Let’s get going!
Ingredients & Tools
- Mixing tool
- Spoons for measuring
- Tumbler or tall glass
- Straw that can be used again
- 1 cup of cold brew coffee (or strong coffee that has been chilled)
- One scoop of chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup of almond milk without sugar (or any other kind of milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract
- 1 tsp of cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweetener, such as honey, maple syrup, or stevia (optional)
- Cubes of ice
- 1 tablespoon of small chocolate chips (optional, for decoration)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Mix the base.
Put cold brew coffee, chocolate protein powder, almond milk, peppermint extract, cocoa powder, and sweetener (if using) in a blender. Mix until smooth. - Mix again after adding ice.
Put ice cubes in the blender and blend on high until the drink is thick, creamy, and frothy. - Serve and decorate.
Put the mix in a large glass. Add a fresh mint leaf and small chocolate chips on top for a splash of color. Put in a reusable straw and enjoy!
Tips and Variations
- Mix everything together (except the ice) the night before and put it in the fridge. When you’re ready to drink, just pour over ice.
- Put in popsicle molds and freeze for a delightful treat for kids.
- Use a chocolate protein powder that is good quality. It makes a big difference in how creamy and tasty it is!
- Put in only a few drops of peppermint extract to start. It’s strong, so you can always add more if you need to.
- To keep the protein powder from clumping, mix everything together first, except for the ice.
- Put leftover coffee in ice cube trays and freeze it to keep it from getting watery.
- Let the youngsters help! They can put the mint leaves on top or sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
- You can use oat milk, coconut milk, or conventional dairy milk instead of almond milk.
- No peppermint oil? For ordinary chocolate protein iced coffee, you can add a drop of mint essential oil or leave it out.
- For a more decadent treat, put a spoonful of whipped cream on top.
- Want more protein? Add a little bit of pasteurized liquid egg whites.
- The ideal way to consume this iced coffee is fresh, but you can keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours (just shake it up before you drink it).
- Put leftovers in ice cube trays and freeze them. Then, when you’re ready, combine them again for a cool treat.
This Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Iced Coffee is a fun and easy way to reward yourself without going off the rails. It’s cool, gives you energy, and you can make it any way you want! I can’t wait to hear what you think. Leave a comment below to tell me how yours turned out or to share your favorite way to make the dish. Enjoy your drink! 😊