Protein Coffee Made in 1 Minute | Over 20 Grams Of Protein

This easy protein coffee recipe is packed with over 20 grams of protein and creamy iced coffee goodness. It's made with your favorite cold brew and protein powder and it's ready in just minutes! And, honestly, after you try this recipe you'll never want to make your iced coffee any other way!

The Best Protein Coffee Recipe

If you didn't think your morning coffee could get any better, this protein coffee recipe will blow your mind!

This healthy high protein drink gives you all the deliciousness of iced coffee with about 25 grams of protein, depending on the protein powder you use! So it's ideal for upping your protein intake first thing in the morning. 

On top of that, it's insanely delicious! Protein coffee is a cross between a smooth cold brew coffee and a protein shake that tastes like a lightly sweet vanilla iced coffee you would get from a cafe.

Oh, and for a high protein breakfast, the coffee goes really well with these protein waffles, or these protein pancakes!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's so quick and easy. You can make this coffee in just 1 minute, and all it takes is a little mixing.

It's loaded with protein. There are 25 grams of protein in this coffee, which is more than most protein shakes!

Simply delicious. It's so smooth, creamy, bold, and oh-so tasty. It honestly tastes like an artisan drink you'd get from a coffee shop!

Ingredients

• Cold brew- homemade or storebought.
• Vanilla protein powder- you can use whey protein powder or a plant-based protein powder. You can even use collagen powder for additional health benefits. 
• Water or milk- almond milk and oat milk work great.
• Ice- for chilling.

If you have any protein powder left over after making this coffee, I highly recommend using some of it to make these chocolate peanut butter protein balls. They've been a HUGE hit at our house lately.

Making Your Own Cold Brew Coffee

So, most grocery stores sell cold brew concentrate, but it's also pretty easy to make your own at home!

To do that, combine filtered water and coffee grounds in a 3:1 ratio (3 cups water to 1 cup of coffee grounds) in a large mason jar. Close the lid and let the mix sit for 12 hours, then slowly strain it through a coffee filter into a glass jar or airtight container. There you have it, your own cold brew made at home!

How To Make Protein Coffee

Step 1: Dissolve The Protein Powder

First, dissolve the protein powder in the milk or water. To do this, you can add the protein powder and almond milk, oat milk, or water to a blender or a glass with an immersion blender or even in a protein powder shaker bottle. Then, blend or mix until the protein powder dissolves and combines with the liquid.

Step 2: Assemble The Cold Brew

Next, fill a tall glass or mason jar with some ice cubes, followed by the cold brew. Oh, and this drink recipe makes enough to fill a 20-30 oz. glass depending on the amount of ice you put. 

Step 3: Combine

Lastly, pour the prepared protein iced coffee into the glass that is filled with the ice and cold brew. Then give it a good stir to combine and enjoy!

Can I Make This Hot Instead Of Iced?

Yes! If you want to make a hot version of this protein coffee, skip the ice and swap the cold brew for hot coffee. Put the hot coffee in a pan on the stovetop, and whisk in the milk and protein powder until it fully dissolves. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender to mix the protein powder and milk into the coffee.

My Prot Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Mix the protein powder fully in the water or milk. 
• For a stronger coffee flavor and more caffeine, add a shot of espresso to the mixture.
• Make this a coffee protein shake by blending everything together with some more ice cubes or even a banana.
• Sweeten it up by adding your favorite zero-calorie sweetener.

How I Recommend Storing This Coffee

If you're usually in a rush in the morning, you can make a bigger batch of this protein coffee to store in an airtight pitcher or drink dispenser in the fridge. That way, you can grab your protein coffee on the way out the door without having to make it! The already-made protein coffee will stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Now, the powder tends to settle at the bottom of the drink over time. So you'll want to either give the contents of the container a stir before pouring it into your glass or put it in a bottle and give it a good shake to combine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add protein to my coffee?

Yes! Instead of stirring the protein powder into your coffee, it's best to shake or blend it with a little milk or water first before pouring it into the coffee - like in this recipe. Or, combine the coffee and protein powder with an immersion blender. Otherwise, the protein powder won't fully combine with your coffee.

What protein goes with coffee?

You can use all kinds of protein powders to add to your coffee. The best flavors to use are vanilla, caramel, and chocolate. But you can really use any kind of flavor that you want. Oh, and of course, you can use both whey protein powder, casein protein powder, collagen powder, and plant-based protein powders to make your coffee.

Is protein coffee a meal replacement?

Protein coffee can be a meal replacement since it's so high in protein. And it's actually really satiating from the combination of protein and caffeine. 

More High Protein Recipes To Try

• Protein Mug Cake
• Wendy's Protein Frosty
• Protein Peanut Butter Cookies
• Protein Blueberry Muffins
• Protein Brownies
• Protein Donuts

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