Vanilla Latte Energizer
Got a tough day ahead? Swap your latte for this protein powerhouse with a caffeine kick.
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Cottage cheese provides energy-boosting B vitamins—a half cup packs 12 percent of your daily dose. It can be tricky to find, but go for low-sodium cottage cheese when it’s available.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Makes: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
- ½ cup brewed strong coffee or espresso
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ice cubes
Directions
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Nutrients per serving: Calories: 230, Total Fats: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 500 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 15 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Sugars: 15 g, Protein: 38 g, Iron: 0 mg
