Sugar-Free Protein Latte
Elevate your morning coffee routine with this Sugar-Free Protein Latte, a creamy, energizing drink designed for health-conscious coffee lovers. Packed with nutrients from unsweetened almond milk and a scoop of vanilla protein powder, this latte offers a guilt-free way to fuel your day without added sugar. Aromatic ground cinnamon and a hint of vanilla extract perfectly complement the robust flavor of strong coffee or espresso, creating a harmonious blend that’s both delicious and nourishing. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for a busy lifestyle, and you can customize the sweetness with your favorite sugar-free sweetener. Sip on the perfect combination of caffeine and protein for a satisfying jumpstart to your morning routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup brewed strong coffee or espresso
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- to taste optional sweetener
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, pour 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and heat it until it is warm but not boiling.
Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder until fully combined and smooth.
Add 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 0.25 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the protein milk mixture, whisking until well incorporated.
Brew strong coffee or espresso using your preferred method to make 0.5 cup, then pour it into a large mug.
Once the protein milk mixture is smooth and mixed well, pour it over the coffee in the mug.
Stir gently to combine all the flavors, and taste the latte. If you prefer a sweeter taste, add an optional sugar-free sweetener of your choice to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy your sugar-free protein latte as a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 299 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% | |
*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.
