Homemade frappucino with a protein twist

I love making protein frappucinos! If I make a large pot of coffee, I'll freeze the leftover coffee in ice cube trays and use the coffee cubes. Otherwise, I'll make a shot or two of espresso and blend that with almond milk, ice, and chocolate protein powder. It's an awesome afternoon pick-me-up.

coffee cubes!! Why haven't i thought of that!??!! Thanks!! :drinker:

I wish it were possible to get sample sizes of any protein powder you want to try!

Ask at your local supplement store. I have seen several in many different parts of Ontario as well as in St. John's that either make protein shakes with fro-yo for around $4 or are willing to toss a scoop of protein into a baggy for you to taste. They are also typically very understanding when it comes to intolerances. I have been told many times to "give it a week or so" and if the lactose or gluten in a new flavour bother me I can bring it back.

In terms of being unsure flavour-wise, I find they all taste like protein powder until you get into the 400+ cals a scoop muscle builders. As a 152 lb female, no thank you! So what I do I buy the AllMax Isonatural or Isoflex and add dark chocolate almond milk, and banana for potassium. The concoction sits at about 340 cals and if you add a bunch of ice and spinach to the blender you can add mass (and fibre) to the masterpiece without adding substantial calories or changing the flavour. I'm not one for drinking them alone but I like to add the 25g of protein to my day in a way that feel like a treat. Maybe that would work better if you're like me and can't handle the dried milk powder taste.

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Vitamin Shoppe has many of their powders available in single serving packets too. That's how I tried the Click, and loved it so much I bought the tubs in all 3 flavors.

I wish ALL powders would come in sample sizes.

I'm curious- does putting hot instant coffee (i'm talking 14 dollar mr. coffee maker cheap) in a smoothie taste pretty good? I read online that pouring instant coffee over ice is NOT the correct way to make iced coffee.

I take the coffee we do not drink and put it in the real small ice trays and freeze . Pop some out blend with water and vanilla protein powder taste awesome .. Also no wasted coffee

That is what I have been having in the morning

I really need to purchase some protein powder!

I wish it were possible to get sample sizes of any protein powder you want to try!

Ask at your local supplement store. I have seen several in many different parts of Ontario as well as in St. John's that either make protein shakes with fro-yo for around $4 or are willing to toss a scoop of protein into a baggy for you to taste. They are also typically very understanding when it comes to intolerances. I have been told many times to "give it a week or so" and if the lactose or gluten in a new flavour bother me I can bring it back.

In terms of being unsure flavour-wise, I find they all taste like protein powder until you get into the 400+ cals a scoop muscle builders. As a 152 lb female, no thank you! So what I do I buy the AllMax Isonatural or Isoflex and add dark chocolate almond milk, and banana for potassium. The concoction sits at about 340 cals and if you add a bunch of ice and spinach to the blender you can add mass (and fibre) to the masterpiece without adding substantial calories or changing the flavour. I'm not one for drinking them alone but I like to add the 25g of protein to my day in a way that feel like a treat. Maybe that would work better if you're like me and can't handle the dried milk powder taste.

I used to think that about the flavor. I have found Carnivore. It is a beef protein. The chocolate tastes like a yoohoo when mixed with water and ice. It's 124 calories and 23 g protein. Mix it with a 1/4 cup milk, 3/4 cup water, spinach, half a banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon and YUMMO!! And less than 250 calories! It also comes in fruit punch and blue raspberry. I haven't tried those because the chocolate is sooo good, why mess with perfection?! LOL

Not really. Almond Breeze one is only 100 calories and although is has 17g of sugar, it is a lot lower than many other iced coffees. I generally just make my own iced coffee, but when I am in a hurry, I just grab Blue Diamond

love this idea!! thanks for sharing

Yummy