Love Cappuccino? 3 Protein Cappuccino Drink Recipes

Nutritional Info

Calories 121
Carbohydrates 6 grams
Fat 3 grams
Protein 20 grams
MAKES 1 SERVING

Protein-Packed Vanilla Swappuccino

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. (about 1 standard scoop or 2 small scoops) vanilla protein powder with about 100 calories per serving (like the kind by Quest Nutrition or Tera's Whey)
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups crushed ice (about 12 ice cubes)
• Optional: 1 natural no-calorie sweetener packet
• Optional topping: natural light whipped topping (like So Delicious Cocowhip Light)

Directions

1. In a tall glass, combine coffee granules with 1/4 cup hot water. Stir to dissolve.
2. Transfer coffee mixture to a blender, along with remaining ingredients.
3. Blend at high speed until smooth, stopping and stirring if needed. (The longer you blend it, the bigger and frothier it'll get.)

Nutritional Info

Calories 84
Carbohydrates 5 grams
Fat 2.5 grams
Protein 10.5 grams
MAKES 1 SERVING

Vanilla Java Swappuccino

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 3 tbsp. vanilla protein powder with about 100 calories per serving (like the kind by Quest Nutrition or Tera's Whey)
• 1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee granules
• 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 no-calorie sweetener packet
• 1 1/4 cup crushed ice (about 10 ice cubes)

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend at high speed until smooth, stopping and stirring if needed. (The longer you blend it, the bigger and frothier it'll get.)

Nutritional Info

Calories 90
Carbohydrates 5.5 grams
Fat 2 grams
Protein 11 grams
MAKES 1 SERVING

Cinnamon Dolce Swappuccino

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee granules
• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 3 tbsp. plain protein powder with about 100 calories per serving
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. caramel extract (see HG tip)
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 no-calorie sweetener packets
• 1 1/2 cups crushed ice (about 12 ice cubes)
• Optional topping: additional cinnamon

Directions

1. In a tall glass, combine coffee granules with 1/4 cup hot water. Stir to dissolve.
2. Add coffee mixture to a blender, along with remaining ingredients. Blend at high speed until smooth, stopping and stirring if needed. (The longer you blend it, the bigger and frothier it'll get.)

HG Tip: If you don’t see caramel extract at the supermarket, try Target or Walmart. Or order via Amazon -- real or imitation.