How to make your own homemade Pre-Workout Protein Shake! This before the gym drink recipe is packed with energy, costs less than $1.00 to make, and has a ton of nutritional value with healthy fats, carbs, and protein.

Did I mention that it also tastes like a milkshake!?

Start this one by taking out either a blender or shaker bottle. If you don’t have either, here’s a link to the blender I’ve been using for years and recommend.

Add right into whatever you’re using 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla milk substitute, 1 scoop of a chocolate protein powder, 2 tablespoons of a chocolate mix, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 1 or 2 tablespoons of instant coffee, 1/2 cup of water, and some ice!

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Keep in mind that each tablespoon of instant coffee will net you around 75-100mg of caffeine per.

Blend or shake everything together until you have your pre-workout protein shake.

Did you know that cocoa powder is a great source of fiber with 2 grams for every 10 calories?

Pour it into your favorite glass and optionally top it with whatever you want like some fat free whipped cream or ground cinnamon. Let us know what you top yours with in the comments below!

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Pre-Workout Protein Shake

Make your own homemade Pre-Workout Protein Shake! This healthy drink recipe is cheap, made with simple ingredients, and great before the gym.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: preworkout protein shake, preworkout shake

Servings: 1 Shake

Calories: 250kcal

Cost: $1

What We Used

• Blender
• Shaker Bottle

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Ingredients

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• 8 Ounces Milk Substitute - or Milk
• 2 Tablespoons Chocolate Mix
• 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
• 1 Scoop Protein Powder - Chocolate
• 1-2 Tablespoons Instant Coffee
• 4 Ounces Water
• ½-1 Cup Ice

Instructions

• Blend or mix everything together

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Notes

Calories per shake:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Sodium: 390mg
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 12g
• Protein: 29g

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Sodium: 390mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g