If you know me, you know almond butter and coffee are two of my favorite foods on the planet. So I couldn’t resist combining them into one healthy, irresistible protein shake!

This shake has all power-packed protein and filling, heart-healthy fiber you need to stay energized until lunchtime. (The added kick of caffeine doesn’t hurt…) As a bonus, this recipe tastes equally delicious with chocolate or vanilla protein shake powder.

This shake is also fructose-free, so it’s a great option if you’re in Cycle 2 of the Sugar Impact Diet or Breakthrough Carb Intolerance Online Program.

Espresso-Almond Shake is the next recipe on our Breakfast In Bed menu, joining the Peach-Berry Bliss Protein Shake; Gluten-Free Pecan Pancakes with Strawberries; and Bacon and Mushroom Sweet Potato Hash.

Espresso-Almond Shake

  Breakfast & Shakes, Shakes & Smoothies

February 16, 2017

Espresso and almonds come together for a nutty, rich protein shake with a caffeinated kick and plenty of energizing protein and filling fiber. Any flavor of protein powder tastes great in this versatile recipe.

Virgin Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
Sugar Impact Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3

• Prep: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 Serving

Ingredients

2 scoops JJ Virgin All-In-One Protein Shake powder* (your choice of flavor or protein type)

6 oz. unsweetened vanilla almond milk

4 oz. brewed coffee, chilled

2 tbsp almond butter

1 tbsp Extra Fiber

1/2 tsp instant espresso powder

4-5 ice cubes

Directions

1Blend the ingredients together until smooth. (If you’re using Paleo shake mix, ramp up the blender speed slowly to keep it creamy.)

2Your shake can be thickened by adding ice cubes or thinned by adding cold water. Enjoy!

*Want to know more about Extra Fiber and JJ Virgin All-In-One Protein Shake powder? Check out JJVirginStore.com to see product details, protein shake FAQs, and choose from Plant-Based or Paleo-Inspired protein powder in rich chocolate, versatile vanilla, or exotic chai.

This recipe is part of the Breakfast In Bed menu, with a Peach-Berry Bliss Protein Shake; an Espresso-Almond Shake; Gluten-Free Pecan Pancakes with Strawberries; and Bacon and Mushroom Sweet Potato Hash. Check out the Breakfast In Bed Menu and Guide for links to all the recipes, plus more handy tips and tricks for the perfect breakfast in bed.

Originally published in The Virgin Diet Cookbook, Grand Central Life & Style, 2014

Want more delicious, nutritious recipes? Check out jjvirgin.com/recipes.

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