Iced Protein Coffee

This iced protein coffee is the perfect energizing, protein-packed drink. Enjoy it as a pre-workout or post-workout snack, with breakfast, or as an afternoon pick me up! It’s creamy, sweet, and can be made in less than 5 minutes.

I was always just a morning coffee drinker before becoming a mom, but in the months since having a baby, I sometimes find myself reaching for a little extra coffee in the afternoon. Maybe this is you, too?

In my quest to make my afternoon coffee a little more nutritious and less likely to come with a side of the jitters, I came up with this recipe for iced protein coffee. It’s super creamy, just sweet enough, and gives you a good, long lasting energy boost. And it comes in at over 25 grams of protein!

You can enjoy it any time you need a boost of energy and protein. I like it in the afternoon, but it’s also great alongside eggs for breakfast or with a protein bar for an extra satisfying snack.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Variations
• Equipment
• How to Make Ahead and Store
• Helpful Tips
• FAQ
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• Iced High Protein Coffee

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients you’ll need to make protein coffee at home. Scroll to the recipe card for exact quantities.

• Ice: For making an iced drink. Scroll down to the “Variations” section of the post to learn how to make a hot protein coffee.
• Strong coffee or espresso: I don’t have an espresso machine so I use ½ cup of very strong chilled coffee. If you have an espresso machine, you’ll need 2 shots of espresso.
• Milk: I use whole cow or goat milk but you can use plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
• Protein powder: I recommend unsweetened and unflavoured whey protein powder, but use your favourite. If you are using a flavoured protein powder, you probably won’t need to add any additional sweetener to your protein coffee.
• Maple syrup: To sweeten your drink. Other options include brown sugar, coconut sugar, and honey.
• Cinnamon: I love the flavour that a dash of cinnamon gives to the coffee.
• Sea salt: A small pinch of sea salt really helps bring all the flavours together and highlights the maple syrup’s sweetness. If your protein powder is flavoured and contains salt, you can skip this.

Instructions

Hint: If you prefer a stronger coffee flavour, you can add 1 cup of ice to a jar or glass. Then, blend together 1 cup of chilled coffee or cold brew with the protein powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Pour this mixture over the ice.

Variations

Here are some ideas for how to make this protein coffee your own. For all of these variations, omit the cinnamon called for in the original recipe.

• Vanilla Protein Coffee: Use vanilla protein powder and/or add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• Mocha Protein Coffee: Use chocolate protein powder and add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder.
• Pumpkin Spice Protein Coffee: Add ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree.
• Peanut Butter Cup Protein Coffee: Use chocolate protein powder and add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to the blender.
• Hot Protein Coffee: To make a hot protein coffee, use hot coffee (or espresso) and do not pour over ice. Instead, add it to a mug. Blend the milk, protein powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt together in a blender, then pour into a small pot and heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until nice and warm. Pour over top of the brewed coffee or espresso and enjoy.

Equipment

You’ll need a blender to make this particular high protein coffee. If you don’t have one, you can combine everything together in a jar and shake until frothy.

How to Make Ahead and Store

Iced protein coffee is best enjoyed fresh, but you can make it the night before (without the ice) and store it in an airtight jar in the fridge. Add the ice in the morning.

FAQ

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