Equipment

• 1 Blender or shaker bottle
• 1 Coffee maker, espresso machine, or cold brew
• 1 Glass or travel cup
• 1 Spoon

Ingredients

• 6–8 oz hot brewed coffee or chilled espresso
• ¾ to 1 cup to 1 cup ((e.g., Fairlife, Ripple, or any milk with added protein))
• 1 splash of vanilla extract, sweetener of choice ((Optional))
• 2 oz espresso or cold brew
• ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
• ½ cup milk or cold water
• 1 sugar, sweetener, or ice ((Optional))

Instructions

Option 1: Basic Protein Coffee

1. Brew 6–8 oz of strong coffee or espresso. Warm or chill your protein milk, depending on preference. Stir the protein milk into your coffee. Add vanilla or sweetener to taste. Serve hot or pour over ice.

Option 2: High-Protein Proffee

1. Brew 2 oz espresso or prep cold brew. Blend ¼ cup vanilla protein powder with ½ cup milk or water until smooth. Combine the coffee and the protein shake in a glass. Add sugar or sweetener if desired. Pour over ice and serve immediately.

Notes

• Protein milk brands like Fairlife or Ripple have up to 13g protein per cup and blend well without clumping.
• Shaking/blending protein powder before adding to coffee helps avoid lumps.
• Use cold brew or chilled espresso to avoid curdling when making iced versions.
• You can increase protein content by adding Greek yogurt or collagen peptides.
• Works well with dairy-free alternatives like soy or oat milk plus vegan protein powder.