This recipe is a great pre-exercise snack as it is high in protein and carbohydrates and relatively low in fibre and fat, as well as providing a good hit of caffiene.
Health Benefits
If you would like to read about the potential benefits of coffee check out our article ‘The health buzz on coffee’.
Expert Tips
You can opt for decaffeinated coffee if it is later in the evening.
Equipment
Blender
Ingredients
1Espresso shot
30gBlueberries(frozen)
1tbspGreek yoghurt
1Banana
1scoopWhey protein powder(vanilla)
40mlMilk
4gDark chocolate
1
Instructions
Blend frozen blueberries, greek yoghurt, a scoop of vanilla whey and a banana.
Pour a splash of milk into a glass with a shot of espresso.
Combine and top with 1 square of grated dark chocolate.