How to Make Protein Coffee {4 Ways}
Increase your protein intake while enjoying your morning coffee at the same time! 4 different recipes for protein coffee: a hot protein coffee option, iced coffee with cold foam, a pudding cold foam and a cozy, comforting pumpkin spice version! The ultimate functional beverage that tastes like a specialty Starbucks drink!
Servings 1 serving
Calories 120kcal
Equipment
- Hand Frother recommended, but optional
Ingredients
Hot Protein Coffee
- 8-10 ounces hot coffee
- ½ scoop protein powder
- 1/2 cup Fairlife milk (I used 2%), or preferred milk. Can also do half cream/half milk.
Iced Coffee with Protein Cold Foam
- 8-10 ounces cold brew coffee
- ½ scoop protein powder
- 1/2 cup Fairlife milk, or preferred milk
- Brown sugar, optional
Iced Coffee with Pudding Cold Foam
- 8-10 ounces cold brew coffee
- ½ scoop protein powder
- 1 teaspoon Instant Jell-O pudding mix of preferred flavor
- 1/2 cup Fairlife milk, or preferred milk
Pumpkin Spice Protein Coffee
- 8-10 ounces cold brew coffee
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup Fairlife milk, or preferred milk
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for topping
Instructions
Hot Protein Coffee
- Pour 8-10 ounces of hot coffee into a 12-16 ounce mug or travel cup. In a mason jar or separate container, add 1/2 cup of milk and protein powder (brown sugar, too, but optional). Use a hand frother to mix for at least 30 seconds. Pour over the top of the hot coffee.
Iced Coffee with Protein Cold Foam
- Fill a large cup with ice and add 8-10 ounces of cold brew. In a mason jar or bowl, combine protein powder, milk and brown sugar. Using a hand frother, froth for at least 30 seconds. Pour over the iced coffee and enjoy!
Iced Coffee with Pudding Cold Foam
- Fill a large cup with ice and add 8-10 ounces of cold brew. In a mason jar or bowl, combine protein powder, Jell-O pudding mix, and milk. Using a hand frother, froth for at least 30 seconds. Pour over the iced coffee and enjoy!
Pumpkin Spice Protein Coffee
- Fill a large cup with ice and add 8-10 ounces of cold brew. In a mason jar or bowl, combine protein powder, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and milk. Using a hand frother, froth for at least 30 seconds. Sprinkle with more pumpkin pie spice. Pour over the iced coffee and enjoy!
Notes
If you don't have a hand frother, add the ingredients to a mason jar and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. I used 2% Fairlife milk. Other milk percentages can work, but the thickness and foaminess may vary.
Nutritional information is just an estimation and individual ingredients and preparation may lead to slight discrepancies. Calculated for the protein pudding cold foam (but all recipes are similar in nutritional profile).
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Protein: 19g