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Protein coffee in drinking glasses with straws.
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Protein Coffee Recipe (Proffee)!

Protein shake or protein powder mixed into a cup of coffee for a high protein, low carb breakfast or afternoon treat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High Protein Breakfast, Proffee, Protein Coffee
Servings: 1
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Stacey Adams

Equipment

  • One 24 ounce tumbler *see note below

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (8 ounces) cold brew coffee *see note below
  • 1 protein shake *see note below

Optional add ins/toppings:

  • Coffee syrups, sauces, whip cream, froth/foam, or spices (cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice are all yummy)!

Recipe notes:

24 Oz Tumbler: this tumbler is perfect for proffee on the go! You can also halve this recipe and use two 16 ounce tumblers or drinking glasses for a smaller drink. 
Coffee: make your own cold brew, buy it on Amazon or get it at the grocery store (look near the coffee creamers). You can also use iced coffee or 1-2 shots of espresso over ice. Let hot brewed coffee cool completely before pouring it over ice if you go this route, I also suggest making it extra strong. (*Note: because espresso shots are small and super strong, pouring them over ice when they're hot shouldn't negatively affect the flavor of your drink).  
Protein: for simplicities sake, I'm using an OWYN brand dark chocolate protein shake here. You can use any protein you like though, and I recommend doing a little research before choosing one that's right for you! 

Instructions

  • Fill a 24 ounce tumbler halfway with ice (or halve the recipe and use two, 16 ounce glasses).
    Ice in a clear drinking glass.
  • Pour cold brew coffee over ice.
    Pouring cold brew over ice in a drinking glass.
  • Add protein shake to the tumbler and mix. (*Note, if you're using protein powder instead of a bottled shake, I recommend using a milk frother or shaker bottle to combine the powder with a little milk or cream before adding it to your coffee. This will help to prevent clumping).
    Adding a protein shake to cold brew coffee in a drinking glass.
  • Add desired syrups, sauces, creamers, whip topping or spices (like cinnamon or nutmeg) and enjoy!
    Protein coffee in clear drinking glasses with straws.

Hot Proffee:

  • I suggest using protein powder in hot protein coffee (to help keep your drink warm)! Pour coffee into a mug, add a scoop of protein powder and use a milk frother to combine. Use add ins or toppings if desired!
    Adding protein powder to hot coffee.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1- 24 ounce proffee drink (values are approximate and will vary widely depending on protein selection and any mixins or toppings you might add). | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 5g | Calories: 190kcal | Fat: 7g | Protein: 20g | Carbohydrates: 12g