High Protein Iced Coffee with Milk
Boost your day with this High Protein Iced Coffee with Milk—a deliciously energizing blend perfect for coffee lovers looking to fuel up. Combining the rich, bold flavor of instant coffee with the creaminess of cold milk or your favorite milk alternative, this recipe takes your classic iced coffee to the next level by adding a scoop of velvety vanilla protein powder. Ready in just 5 minutes, this quick and easy drink is a refreshing way to power through your morning or post-workout slump, all while satisfying your protein intake goals. Customize the sweetness with honey, sugar, or your preferred sweetener, and enhance the flavor with a hint of vanilla extract. Served over ice, it’s the perfect balance of indulgence and functionality. Whether you're looking for a nutritious start to your day or a protein-packed pick-me-up, this high-protein iced coffee will hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Instant coffee granules
- 60 milliliters Hot water
- 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
- 240 milliliters Cold milk (or milk alternative, e.g., almond milk)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon Sweetener (optional, such as honey or sugar)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl or mug, dissolve the instant coffee granules with 60 milliliters of hot water, stirring well.
In a shaker or blender bottle, add the vanilla protein powder.
Pour the dissolved coffee into the shaker or blender bottle containing the protein powder.
Add 240 milliliters of cold milk (or your preferred milk alternative) to the mixture.
Secure the lid of the shaker or blender bottle and shake vigorously until the protein powder is well combined, about 20-30 seconds.
Taste the mixture and add sweetener if desired, adjusting the sweetness to your preference.
If using, stir in the vanilla extract for additional flavor.
Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
Pour the iced coffee mixture over the ice cubes.
Stir gently to combine and enjoy your refreshing high-protein iced coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 253 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.3 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 733 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
