Protein Coffee (Proffee) - iced or hot

2 glasses of iced coffee on a wooden board and a glass of milk in the background.

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Protein Coffee (Proffee) - iced or hot

Fuel your mornings with this creamy, refreshing protein coffee, or proffee, that is packed with 20g of protein and caffeine to kickstart your day! Made with just 4 ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for busy mornings.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 202kcal

Author: Meesha

Ingredients

¾ cup soy milk or any other kinds of milk
3 tablespoons protein powder unflavored or vanilla flavored preferred*
1-2 shots espresso or cold brew/instant coffee**
1 tablespoon sugar or sugar syrups of choice (optional)

Instructions

To make iced protein coffee

Stir sugar syrup into the shot of espresso, if using.
Place your protein powder and milk in a shaker and shake until everything is well combined.
Pour your espresso shot and protein shake over some ice. Your protein iced coffee is ready to be served.

To make hot protein coffee

Mix protein powder with milk, and stir to combine.
Heat it in the microwave for 45-60 seconds untilhot, or in a pot on the stove, stirring frequently.
Froth protein milk using a milk forther.
Pour in coffee, then protein milk, holding back the foam.
Spoon foam over the top, and your hot proffee is ready to be enjoyed!

Notes

*Protein powder - I am using the Naked Pea protein powder. Both plant-based and whey protein powder work. Unflavored, vanilla, or coffee flavored are best here. You can also use 6 oz of a bottled protein shake or protein milk.

**Espresso – I use a double-shot Nespresso pod. You can go with ½ cup of strongly brewed coffee, cold brew, or 1-2 teaspoon of instant coffee dissolved in ¼ cup hot water.

Helpful tips

Caffeine-free option – Go with a decaf espresso or instant coffee.
Making protein shake without a shaker – You can use any sealed container, including a mason jar or small water bottle. Alternatively, combine using a handheld milk frother.
Adjust the consistency – This proffee is slightly thicker than a regular latte. You can thin it out by reducing the amount of protein powder to 2 tablespoons.

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