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Protein Coffee — High-Protein Morning Boost


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Diet: High Protein

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

  1. 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.
  2. Heat 240 ml (1 cup) milk to 66°C (150°F) until steaming.
  3. Add 1 scoop protein powder, sweetener, salt, and butter or coconut oil, then mix with 60 ml (2 fl oz) warm milk.
  4. Pour the remaining 180 ml (6 fl oz) of warm milk into the mixture and froth until smooth.
  5. 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