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Hey coffee lovers! This three-ingredient protein coffee is a simple way to increase your protein intake in a delicious way. Depending on what type of milk you use, it provides 22 to 29 grams of high-quality protein.

Prep: 5 minsTotal: 5 mins
Servings: 1 serving (12 oz) 1x

Ingredients

  • 2 shots (¼ cup) brewed espresso, cold brew concentrate, or strong brewed coffee (may also use instant espresso powder prepared to make 2 shots*)
  • 68 ounces dairy or non-dairy milk of choice 
  • 1 scoop (30g) Puori PW1 Whey Protein Powder
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. To a shaker or a jar with a tight-fitting lid**, add the brewed espresso or coffee, milk, and protein powder.
  2. Close and shake vigorously until blended and smooth. 
  3. Add ice to a tall glass. Pour coffee mixture over ice and enjoy.

Notes

*If using instant coffee espresso powder, follow the package directions to reconstitute the powder to make 2 shots of espresso or ¼ cup. 

**If you don’t have a shaker bottle or jar with a lid, you can use a handheld frother to blend the ingredients in a tall glass before adding ice. 

For plant-based, use nondairy milk and a plant-based protein powder

The nutrition analysis below reflects this coffee made with 8 ounces of 2% dairy milk. Here is the nutrition analysis when 8 ounces of other types of milk are used:
Per serving (made with whole dairy milk): 262 calories, 9 g total fat (6 g sat fat), 209 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 15 g sugar), 29 g protein, 88 mg cholesterol
Per serving (made with regular soy milk): 218 calories, 5 g total fat (1 g sat fat), 203 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 13 g sugar), 27 g protein, 55 mg cholesterol
Per serving (made with regular oat milk): 205 calories, 3 g total fat (1 g sat fat), 210 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate (2 g fiber, 9 g sugar), 23 g protein, 55 mg cholesterol
Per serving (made with almond milk): 155 calories, 4 g total fat (1 g sat fat), 257 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 5 g sugar), 22 g protein, 55 mg cholesterol  

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 12 ounces made with 2% dairy milk
  • Calories: 243
  • Fat: 6 g
  • (Sat Fat: 3 g)
  • Sodium: 219 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 17 g
  • (Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: 16 g)
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 74 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom