Protein Coffee Recipe (Proffee — Iced or Hot!)
This protein coffee recipe (also called proffee) delivers 25–38 grams of protein in just 3 minutes — creamy, bold, and better than your coffee shop order. Make it iced for the classic version or hot with a simple method swap.
Equipment
- Espresso Maker Optional
- Moka pot optional
- French press optional
- Blender optional
- Vanilla protein powder or your flavor of choice
Ingredients
Iced Protein Coffee
- 1 cup milk of choice for extra protein, use soy, dairy, or filtered milk (such as Fairlife)
- 1 25g scoop vanilla protein powder or use chocolate for a mocha version or caramel for a caramel macchiato version
- ice
- 1-2 shots espresso or 2 oz very strong coffee (cold brew concentrate or French press)
- optional garnishes coarse cane sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, or pumpkin pie spice
Hot Protein Coffee
- 1 cup hot, strongly brewed coffee
- 1 25g scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 splash milk optional
Instructions
Iced Protein Coffee
- Brew espresso or prepare strong coffee. Set aside.
- Add milk and protein powder to a shaker bottle. Shake vigorously until smooth and no clumps remain.
- Fill a large glass halfway with ice. Pour the protein milk mixture over the ice.
- Top with espresso shots.
- Garnish with cane sugar or spices if desired. Stir and enjoy.
Hot Protein Coffee
- Add the hot coffee, protein powder, and a splash of milk (if using) to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Pour the protein coffee into a mug and enjoy hot!
Notes
- Iced Coffee Protein count: ~25g with almond milk | ~33g with 2% dairy or soy milk | ~38g with Fairlife filtered milk
- Hot Coffee Protein count: 25g without milk | 27g with a 2 oz splash of milk
- Clumping fix: Always mix protein powder with milk in the shaker first. For persistent clumping, blend the finished drink for 20–30 seconds.
- Make-ahead: Combine espresso and milk in a shaker, refrigerate overnight. Add protein powder, shake, and serve over ice in the morning.
- Premade shake shortcut: Substitute 1 cup of a premade protein shake for the powder + milk — pour directly over ice and top with espresso.
- Extra protein variations: Use caramel protein powder for a caramel macchiato, chocolate protein powder to make a mocha, or add 1 tablespoon peanut butter powder for 3–4 extra grams.
Nutrition
Serving: 1protein coffee made with whey protein powder, 2% milk, and no sugar garnishCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 33gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 453mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 437mgIron: 0.1mg
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