Paleo Dan

It’s a blended ice drink using protein powder, so it’s definitely not paleo. Since I use a high quality powder from Optimum Nutrition, I guess it could be considered primal. But, even without either label, it is definitely good! To me, it tasted very much like a frappa-something from one of those exceedingly large, multinational coffee shops.

Dan's Blended Ice Drink

Look at that! It tastes great and fits my diet goals (as far as fat, protein, and carb ratios) perfectly! And, honestly, if I had four of these in a day, I’m not sure I could make myself eat any more than that… yeah, they’re that filling.

Ingredients

• 2 scoops of 100% Whey Gold Standard, Vanilla Ice Cream
• 1 large egg, raw
• 2.5 fl oz of heavy cream (I normally use coconut milk, but I’m out so I used my wife’s heavy whipping cream instead.)
• 6 fl oz of espresso
• water and ice (I use 8 fl oz of water and enough ice to fill the magic bullet blender.)

Directions

1. Pull the espresso and place it in the freezer to start it cooling. It won’t get very cold like this, but I like my drink more watery so I add it later while it’s still warm. You could add it to the blender in lieu of some of the water and just use more ice.
2. Put protein powder, egg, cream, water, and ice in a blender and blend until mixed and desired consistency. You can always add more water or ice if needed.
3. Pour into a 24 fl oz cup and add espresso, if you didn’t do it above.

For me, with my amounts of water and ice, this fits perfectly into a 24 fl oz cup.