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Protein Coffee (Iced or Hot)
This Protein Coffee (Proffee) recipe packs 29 grams of protein into a flavorful, energizing drink that can be made iced or hot. It's perfect for busy mornings, post-workout recovery, or anytime you need a nutritious pick-me-up.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk, any type (I used skim milk)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- Ice cubes
- 1 cup (8 oz) iced coffee, like cold brew coffee, or 2 shots brewed espresso
- Optional: sweetener
Instructions
- Place the protein powder in a glass or foaming pitcher and pour the milk on top. Use a handheld frother to mix them together until frothy.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour in the iced coffee or 2 shots of espresso, to make an iced latte. Add any desired sweetener like sugar or stevia. Pour in the foamed protein milk. Add a straw and enjoy!
- To Make This Hot: Follow the same recipe but pour the protein milk into 8 ounces of hot coffee (or 2 shots of espresso) instead of iced coffee.
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Notes
- vanilla
- chocolate
- Cold brew coffee
- make my own cold brew
- protein shake
- Be sure to use a protein powder that you like the taste of. You can experiment with different flavors like vanilla, chocolate or caramel.
- For an extra protein boost, consider using a protein-rich milk like dairy milk or soy milk. I also like to use oat milk because it foams up well and becomes very creamy.
- Cold brew coffee is an excellent option for this recipe, as it offers a smooth and robust flavor. I like to make my own cold brew but you can also buy it. For a stronger drink, I will brew a couple of shots of espresso.
- Use coffee ice cubes made from your favorite coffee to keep your iced protein coffee from diluting.
- You can also make protein coffee with a prepared protein shake instead of protein powder. Try to find one that doesn't have too much added sugar.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 glass
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
411mg
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
330IU
(7%)
Calcium
264mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 glass | |
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 264mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.