My Go-To Protein Iced Coffee
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like we need a break after the holidays?! The whole month of January was not only super long, but makes me feel like I need WAAAAAY more energy and time than I actually have. I usually have one cup of coffee (at least, depending on how many times I’m up with Boone!) in the mornings, but have found a sneaky way to have a MTN OPS Protein Iced Coffee that gives me energy, makes my hair, skin and nails beautiful (hellloooo, collagen!), tastes soooo good, and satisfies my craving for fancy store-bought drinks. Saving money and gaining energy with protein and a bunch of nutrients? Hallelujah! This particular recipe is for iced-coffee but you can easily make it with hot coffee too – just drop the ice cubes!
A few quick facts about the Collagen I add… I use it daily. It’s part of the EVA SHOCKEY SYSTEM (PSA: it’s on sale right now!) that I spent three years developing with MTN OPS and it is one of my faves. It’s unflavored, so you can mix it with anything, and one serving has 18g of protein and 20g of collagen… The protein keeps you full and satisfied, while collagen helps with healthy hair and nail growth as well as clear skin. If you want more info on this dreamy stuff, click here!
Base Coffee Recipe:
1 level scoop of MTN OPS EVA Collagen Peptides!
1/2 cup milk (I use Ultra 2% from Organic Valley, but you do you!)
1/2 cup cold or room temperature brewed coffee.
1 1/2 cups cubed ice.
Whipped Cream to top (optional but highly recommended!)
Directions: BLEND with a handfrother (or shake in a shaker bottle) and ENJOY!
Pro tip shared by an awesome comment below: to freeze coffee and keep some cubes at the ready to add to your iced coffee so it doesn’t get watered down…genius!
Do you have any fave iced coffee flavors or other drink ideas I should know about?! Drop them in the comments so the rest of us can be in on the secret! If you’re a super mama (or super dad, grandma, friend, etc.) that is crazy busy and in need of a SUUUUPER healthy boost, check out my recipe for my favorite Super Mama (or Man) Super Protein Smoothie.
I’ll see you back here soon with a new blog!
-Eva
Photos by Jennifer Wilson Photography
Can’t wait to try this!! A good tip for iced coffee is to have some frozen coffee cubes in the freezer, so it doesn’t water down when it’s melting – if you’re chasing toddlers this is a lifesaver… or, coffee saver at least.
It’s not MTN OPS, but 1st Phorm makes a pumpkin spice latte flavour that’s amazing in coffee, and ends up being cheaper than my Starbucks addiction plus I have the extra protein in the morning!
Omgoshhhh that sounds amazing
This sounds amazing! I’ll have to try it soon, it makes my regular coffee sound like a bowl of sugar (which is what my husband calls it). Also if I miss place it I wouldn’t have to dump it down the drain from it getting cold (happens a lot).
Do you ever have discount codes for MTN OPS? It’s kind of pricey for someone who would only want to use it in smoothies/coffees and has never tried it. I’ve spent the money on other protein powders in the past only to have them taste terrible and gritty even in smoothies. I love your recipes! Keep them coming ?
Can you use Ammo instead of Magnum? (I need the extra fruits and veggies ?) Thank you Eva! ?
Hi Eva, how do you keep your shakes from having the chalky/gritty taste to them? I can’t stand to drink something that has that texture.
Thanks, Liv
Can’t wait to try! I have never used MNT OPS – but I’m considering trying it! Thanks Eva!
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Hi Eva! Could we use your egg whites for this instead of the magnum?
P.S. I love your blog, you are an amazing woman and such an inspiration! I really admire you and look up to you 🙂 Thanks for all these great tips. I enjoy learning your hacks girl!
Yes! For sure!
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Thanks for the idea of using the Mountain Ops in ice coffee l use it in my first cup in the morning. Keep those ideas coming enjoy hearing about them .
Any mtnops codes? Wanting to order for my first time and try the greens and collagen!!