Protein Coffee Morning Drink (Print Version)

Combine coffee with protein powder for a quick, nourishing beverage that fuels your morning or workout recovery.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee Base

01 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) freshly brewed coffee, hot or iced

→ Protein

02 - 1 scoop (1 oz) vanilla or chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)

→ Optional Add-ins

03 - 1/4 cup (2 fl oz) milk or dairy-free milk (optional, for creaminess)
04 - 1–2 teaspoons sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitute), to taste
05 - Ice cubes (for iced version)

# How to Make It:

01 - Brew your coffee as desired; allow to cool slightly for iced preparation.
02 - Combine protein powder with milk in a shaker bottle or blender. Shake or blend until smooth and free of lumps.
03 - Pour brewed coffee into shaker or blender with protein mixture. Add sweetener if desired.
04 - Shake or blend again until the mixture is frothy and homogeneous.
05 - For iced coffee, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the mixture over. For hot coffee, pour directly into a mug.
06 - Stir gently and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
  • Comes together in under five minutes for those on-the-go mornings
  • Easy to customize with any milk or sweetener you prefer
  • Perfect as a pre-workout or post-workout energy boost
  • Can be made hot or iced so it suits every mood
02 -
  • Rich in protein for long-lasting fullness
  • Great way to sneak in extra nutrition without another meal
  • Easy to prep ahead for grab-and-go mornings
03 -
  • Blend the protein powder with a little liquid first before adding coffee to avoid clumps
  • Choose a high-quality coffee since its flavor dominates
  • If using sweetener start with less and adjust to taste since the protein powder is often sweetened already
  • Never add protein powder directly to boiling or super hot coffee cool it slightly first or clumping will ruin the texture
  • Invest in a good shaker or blender for the smoothest consistency every time
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