Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened cold brew coffee, frozen into 8 ice cubes
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened cold brew coffee, chilled
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla protein powder
  • 1 medium ripe banana (115 g), peeled
  • 1 tablespoon (16 g) peanut butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.4 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon (7 ml) maple syrup, optional

Instructions:

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew into an ice cube tray filling about 8 cubes. Freeze for at least 4 hours, until the cubes are completely solid.
  2. Pour the 1/2 cup (120 ml) chilled cold brew and the 1/2 cup (120 ml) almond milk into the blender first.
  3. Add the protein powder, peanut butter, cinnamon and the optional maple syrup.
  4. Add the banana, then top with the 8 frozen coffee cubes.
  5. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, until the shake is smooth and glossy with no visible ice flecks and no powder streaks on the sides of the jar.
  6. Taste the shake. If you want more sweetness, add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup and blend for 5 seconds. If it is too thick, add a splash of almond milk.
  7. Pour into a 16 oz (475 ml) glass and drink immediately while cold and thickest.