Coffee gives you energy, coconut makes it creamy, and cacao powder transforms your shake into chocolate therapy you can sip guilt-free.
This Coconut Coffee Protein Shake with Cacao Powder is bold, smooth, and sassier than overpriced lattes with fancy foam art.
It’s vegan, indulgent, and still healthy enough to survive spin class, never-ending deadlines, and unsolicited “self-care” tips from strangers online.
Forget boring smoothies—this recipe blends caffeine, coconut, protein, and cacao into a shake that feels like dessert disguised as breakfast.
Grab your blender, toss in everything, and sip like the multitasking queen who knows chocolate is always the answer.
Coconut Coffee Protein Shake with Cacao Powder Recipe
A creamy, energizing vegan shake made with coffee, coconut, protein powder, and cacao powder for a rich chocolate boost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chilled brewed coffee
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 frozen medium banana
- 2 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup chilled coffee and 1 cup coconut milk into blender.
- Add 1 frozen banana for creaminess.
- Drop in 2 scoops vegan protein powder.
- Toss in 2 tablespoons shredded coconut.
- Add 2 tablespoons cacao powder.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Sweeten with 1 tablespoon maple syrup if needed.
- Toss in ½ cup ice cubes.
- Blend until thick, creamy, and smooth.
- Pour into tall glasses, dust with extra cacao, sip like a goddess.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 21g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 23%
- Iron: 17%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Vitamin B6: 9%
- Potassium: 21%
Notes & Tips
- Use raw cacao for a deeper, richer flavor.
- Freeze coffee into cubes for a stronger base.
- Skip maple syrup if banana is sweet enough.
- Add nut butter for extra creaminess.
- Top with shaved dark chocolate for flair.
