Dairy-Free Iced Coffee Protein Shake

How are you fellow Arizonans hanging in there? It's currently 117 degrees, this morning was 110 when I went to make breakfast, and I knew a stand alone hot breakfast just wasn't going to cut it today.

I have been studying Traditional Chinese Medicine lately for funsies and I totally get nothing icy on the stomach upon waking - so I compromised. I started with a little warm water and I DID make the warm breakfast (over easy eggs on sourdough with an apple) and THEN I enjoyed  this for EXTRA protein and, well to be honest, just pure JOY. 

It's cooling, delicious and packed with protein and fiber. You CAN add additional sweetener if needed, but I thought it was just fine as is. 

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Ingredients

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 C. brewed coffee, cooled or cold brew
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 2 tsp chia seeds (optional, but great for fiber)
• a handful of ice
• a dash of vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 scoop of favorite protein powder 

Directions

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Serve over ice and enjoy. 

Stay cool out there ladies and gents.