Coffee Espresso Wake-Up Protein Fluff

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 shot espresso (Cooled; alternatively, use 2 tsp instant espresso dissolved in 2 tbsp water.)
• 1.5 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener (Use 1–2 tbsp, to taste.)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp instant vanilla pudding mix (Optional; used for extra thickness.)
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon (Used in the fluff; additional cinnamon may be sprinkled on top.)
• 0.5 cup ice
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (Optional.)
• cocoa powder (Optional topping; sprinkle over the finished fluff.)
• coffee beans (Optional topping; use a few beans.)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup or other sweetener, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and the optional vanilla protein powder to a high-speed blender.

2. 2

   Blend for 1–2 minutes, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   Add the ice and the optional instant vanilla pudding mix to the blender.

4. 4

   Blend again until the mixture is thick, fluffy, and cloud-like.

5. 5

   Spoon the protein fluff into a bowl or jar.

6. 6

   Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes for an even thicker texture.

7. 7

   Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder, or a few coffee beans, before serving.

Notes

The source does not specify a serving yield; the listed quantity is estimated as one generous serving. Sweetener type and amount are flexible. The protein powder, pudding mix, and toppings are optional.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• snack
• high-protein
• low-carb
• vegetarian
• no-cook
• blended
• coffee