Creamy Coffee Gelatin Meal Replacement Shake
A frappe-style morning shake that gives you caffeine, high protein, and enough volume to keep you full until lunch.
Equipment
- 1 High-Speed Blender
- 1 Espresso Machine or Coffee Maker (to brew the coffee)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Unflavored Gelatin Powder
- 2 tbsp Cold Water
- ¼ cup Hot Espresso or Strongly Brewed Coffee replaces the boiling water for melting the gelatin
- ¾ cup Unsweetened Oat Milk
- 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
- 1 tbsp Almond Butter
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
Instructions
Coffee and Gelatin Prep
- Sprinkle gelatin over the cold water in a small ramekin to bloom for 3 minutes.
- Pour the hot espresso directly over the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. The espresso serves a dual purpose, providing caffeine and acting as the melting agent.
Blending
- In the blender, combine the oat milk, chocolate protein powder, almond butter, and ice.
- Blend on high until the ice is crushed and the mixture is frothy.
- Lower the blender speed and slowly pour the hot espresso-gelatin mixture in. Blend for 15 seconds.
Notes
- If you use instant coffee, dissolve it in 1/4 cup of boiling water before mixing it with the bloomed gelatin.
- The almond butter provides healthy fats that slow down caffeine absorption, reducing the chance of jitters.
- Drink immediately, or pour into a bowl and chill for 2 hours to create a high-protein coffee mousse.
- Decaf espresso works perfectly if you want to drink this in the afternoon or evening.
- This recipe functions well as a true meal replacement because it provides 32g of protein, healthy fats from the almond butter, and the gelatin gel effect for extended satiety.