Tired of the same old song and dance when it comes to your daily protein shake? We set out to find several new powders, add-ins and more to keep your taste buds engaged, excited, and awake!

The perfect way to start the day, and this video, is with the Hazelnut Mocha protein shake! To make sure your shake stays nice and frozen, be sure to cool down your coffee before adding it to your blender! We went ahead and added our chocolate protein powder to make it nice and full of mocha goodness!

If you want the hazelnut to be the central flavor, feel free to substitute the chocolate protein powder with vanilla, or whichever protein powder you have on hand that you enjoy best with the hazelnut syrup and coffee! Keeping the recipe as-is, we found that the Nescafé packet accentuated the mocha flavor in this protein shake for the perfect breakfast companion! Save your money and some calories as well by making this your new morning must-have instead of the sugar-heavy Frappuccino at the coffee shop!

Recipes to shake up your protein shake

If you are not in the mood for a frosty hazelnut mocha shake, then try our other protein shake combinations! As bariatric patients, you’d be hard-pressed to find a bariatric kitchen without at least some crystal light packets lying around, waiting to be added to a chilled bottle or glass of water for a kick of fruity flavor.

But, have you thought to add it to your blender bottle? If not, now is the perfect time to try! Keeping everything the same except for the coffee, Nescafé packet, and hazelnut syrup, substitute in half of a Crystal Light packet for a Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie! This combination was a confirmed two thumbs up option from everyone who taste-tested! If you don’t have Crystal Light packets in your kitchen cupboards, substitute in either Peanut Butter Powder or MiO Energy for a healthy take on a Reese’s Protein shake or Chocolate Cherry smoothie! Mix it up and enjoy!

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Protein Shake Ingredients

• (A blender is needed for this recipe)
• 5-10 Ice Cubes
• 1 cup of Coffee
• 1 cup of Milk
• 1 tsp Nescafe’ Chocolate Packet
• 1/4 cup Protein Powder
• 1 tsp Suger-Free Hazelnut Syrup

(Alternative Ingredients)

• Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie
  • 1/2 Packet of Crystal Light: Wild Strawberry
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie
  • 2 Tbsp of Peanut Butter Powder
• Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
  • MiO Energy: Black Cherry (to taste)

Instructions

1. Add ice cubes, coffee, milk, nescafe’ powder, protein powder, and hazelnut syrup into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Add alternative ingredients if desired and blend into mixture.
4. Pour into single-serve cup or bottle; refrigerate remaining mixture for later enjoyment.
5. Enjoy!

Links

Head over to our Amazon Storefront for our favorite bariatric tools to help with life after surgery.

There are some other great bariatric tools in our storefront too! We have highlighted quite a few bariatric cookbooks, portion control devices and bariatric treats to keep you on track after weight loss surgery.

If you make any of the bariatric shrimp recipes, please tag WLS Afterlife on your favorite social platform, we love to see your ideas! Plus it could help any of your friends who are also living life after weight loss surgery!