I’ve got a surprisingly good-for-you recipe that’s perfect any time you want a little extra “kick” of energy (including before a workout).
How does a mocha iced latte sound? (Answer: delicious.)
Here’s why it’s surprisingly good for you – and why it’s a great pre-workout drink:
Carbs from the banana give your muscles fuel
Protein can help improve your workout performance & recovery.
Caffeine from the coffee gives you energy to boost your performance
If you’re not familiar with protein powder, there are literally hundreds on the market now including whey protein (made from dairy products) to plant-based powders made from hemp, rice, or soy.
I’ve tried a bunch, my favorite whey (I don’t do dairy anymore but when I did this was my absolute favorite). Now I use a lot of collagen powder and my current favorite plant based one is sun warrier but it has pea protein which is a histamine I should start to avoid.
TIP: If you drink coffee in the morning, make a little extra and keep it in the fridge to use later in this recipe.
Mocha Iced Protein Latte
(serves 1)
Ingredients:
½ cup brewed coffee
½ cup extra creamy unsweetened non dairy milk (I use coconut or milkademia)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder or/and collagen
1 medium frozen banana, sliced
Directions:
Place the coffee, non-dairy milk, and protein powder(s) in a high-speed blender, cover, and blend well. Add the banana and blend until smooth. If you want a thinner consistency, add a little extra non-dairy milk.
Delicious!
I hope you love this recipe as much as I do.
Recipe by: Saara Haapanen
Photo Credit: Canva by Denys Gromov from Pexels