Iced Coffee Protein Shake

Your morning coffee and breakfast combined — caffeine, protein, and sustained energy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold brew coffee (or 2 shots espresso, cooled)
• 1 scoop vanilla or mocha protein powder
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup ice
• 5g creatine (optional)
• Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon

Method

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth and frothy.

2. The frozen banana + cold brew creates an iced latte texture.

What You're Practicing

• Cold brew is less acidic than hot coffee — smoother flavor in smoothies.
• This replaces both your coffee and breakfast — saves time and money.
• Cinnamon adds warmth and helps regulate blood sugar.

Supplement add-ons (nutritional impact per serving):

• Creatine monohydrate (5g): +0 cal. Caffeine and creatine were once thought to interfere with each other, but recent research shows no meaningful interaction at normal doses. Safe to combine.
• MCT oil (1 tbsp, 14g): +130 cal, +14g fat. Creates a bulletproof-coffee effect — sustained energy without the crash. The fat slows caffeine absorption, extending the energy curve from 2 hours to 4-5 hours.
• Collagen peptides (15g): +54 cal, +13g protein. Dissolves in hot or cold liquid. Stacks with the whey protein for 40g+ total protein — useful for a meal-replacement breakfast.
• L-theanine (100mg capsule, opened): +0 cal. Amino acid that smooths out caffeine jitters by promoting alpha brain waves. Creates calm focus instead of anxious energy. Found naturally in tea — this just provides a concentrated dose.