Description
A simple, frothy coffee drink enriched with protein for a filling morning boost.
Ingredients
- Coffee (60–90 ml / 2–3 fl oz)
- Milk (240 ml / 1 cup)
- Protein powder — 1 scoop (about 24 g)
- Sweetener — 1–2 tsp (4–8 g)
- Unsalted butter or coconut oil — 1 tsp (5 g), optional
- Fine salt — a small pinch (0.25 g)
- Optional toppings: cocoa powder, cinnamon, or grated dark chocolate
Instructions
- Brew 60–90 ml (2–3 fl oz) of strong coffee or pull a single 30–45 ml (1–1.5 fl oz) espresso shot.
- Heat 240 ml (1 cup) milk to 66°C (150°F) until steaming.
- Add 1 scoop protein powder, sweetener, salt, and butter or coconut oil, then mix with 60 ml (2 fl oz) warm milk.
- Pour the remaining 180 ml (6 fl oz) of warm milk into the mixture and froth until smooth.
- Combine the brewed coffee and milk mixture in a mug, adding foam and optional toppings.
Notes
For a vegan or low-carb variant, substitute with plant-based milk and low-carb protein powder.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
