Description
A simple and creamy protein coffee that infuses your morning routine with flavor and 20-30 grams of protein without grit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 ml (1 cup) strong brewed coffee, cooled slightly
- 30 g (1 scoop) whey isolate or 36 g (1 scoop) pea protein
- 120 ml (½ cup) whole milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp (5 ml) MCT oil or unsalted butter (optional)
- 1–2 tsp (4–8 g) honey, maple syrup, or stevia (to taste)
- Pinch (0.5 g) salt
- 4–6 ice cubes (for iced version, optional)
Instructions
- Brew 240 ml (1 cup) of strong coffee and let it cool for 2–3 minutes.
- Place the protein powder and milk into the blender.
- Pour the cooled coffee, optional fat, sweetener, and salt into the blender.
- Blend on medium-high for 20–30 seconds until smooth and slightly foamy.
- Taste for sweetness and texture, adjusting as necessary before serving.
Notes
For travel, mix protein and sweetener dry in a jar. Add warm coffee and milk at the office. Best consumed same day for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 20mg