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Protein Coffee Recipes/Ideas
Dec 01, 2011
I’ve been getting lots of messages about how I make my protein coffee in the morning, so I decided to write a quick blog post about it. For my protein coffee/latte I use a basic recipe and then “mix and match” my protein powder and SF syrups depending on the flavor/taste I’m craving that day.Hillery’s Basic Protein Coffee Recipe
6-8 oz milk
6-8 oz cold decaf coffee
1 scoop protein powder
SF syrup to taste (usually 2-3 tablespoons)
Splenda to taste (I usually don’t need it but your mileage may vary)
Directions: Add all ingredients to a shaker bottle (or blender/bullet) and mix. Pour into a microwave safe mug/container (my shaker bottle can go in the microwave, just remember to remove the metal whisk!). Heat for 3 rounds of 30-45 second, and stir between each round (for hotter coffee…go 45 seconds). IMPORTANT: do not try to microwave it all in one shot…the protein powder will curdle and you will have to start over (ask me how I know…lol). Pour in mug or travel cup and enjoy!
When mixing and matching the protein powders and SF syrups it’s fairly simple of you keep the following in mind:
--For a "mocha" style drink...use chocolate protein powder (or unflavored protein powder+ unsweetened coco powder) +SF syrup or choice
--For a "latte" style drink...use vanilla or unflavored protein powder and SF syrup or choice
Here are a few of my favorite protein coffee drinks that I make:
Carmel Mocha = chocolate protein powder + SF Caramel syrup
Peppermint Mocha = chocolate protein powder + SF Peppermint syrup
Hazelnut Mocha = chocolate protein powder + SF hazelnut syrup
Hazelnut latte = vanilla protein powder + SF hazelnut syrup
Peppermint Paddy = vanilla protein powder + SF Peppermint syrup
Carmel Latte = vanilla protein powder + SF Caramel syrup
Chai Tea Latte = unflavored protein powder + SF Chai Tea Concentrate
Vanilla Kahlua Latte = vanilla protein powder + SF Kahlua Syrup
The possibilities are ENDLESS!!! Just mix and match the flavors to see what you like and what you don’t!
Shortcuts: I’m a busy working woman…and I’m usually in the office by 7AM daily. So to cut corners and get every minute of sleep that I can…I’ve developed a few tricks that makes preparing my protein coffee in the AM go much faster
1. I make a huge pot of decaf coffee 1x a week and pour it into a pitcher in the fridge. This also helps because mixing everything at the same temperatures (cold milk, cold coffee) means that I don’t have to temper my protein powder and run the risk of it curdling on me.
2. I mix everything up nightly in a shaker bottle and leave it in the fridge over night and heat and go in the AM. I discovered this trick a few days after I got out the hospital. Something about letting the protein powder dissolve in the milk/coffee over night helps make it smoother and helps with the grit factor a bit.
Where to purchase SF syrups:
1. Wal-Mart/Super Wal-Mart: I discovered that Wal-Mart carries mini 12oz bottle of several of the SF DaVinci syrups for $3!!! Whenever I’m near one I always check the coffee aisle to see if they have one that I don’t have in my stash.
2. Your local Grocery Store: Most of the grocery stores carry Torani syrups. The SF selection might be limited but you should at LEAST be able to find a SF vanilla and Hazelnut.
3. World Market: I’ve been told that World Market carries a wide selection of SF syrups (not sure what brands) and that it’s a great place to find some of the more obscure and seasonal ones.
4. Target: Target’s in house Archer Farms brand has SF syrups (check on the aisle with the coffee). I’ve only seen the basic ones (vanilla, hazelnut and Carmel) but your Target might have more.
5. Amazon/EBay: just put in a search for SF coffee syrups and you’ll be amazed at what you find!
6. Directly from the manufacture: Torani doesn’t have a shop on its website, but it does have a listing of retailers that you can search by zip code to find a store in your area that sells it. DaVinci does have a shop on its website. To purchase the sugar free syrups from DaVinci visit: http://www.davincigourmet.com/products/sugar_free_flavored_syrups/
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