Fuel Your Day with This High-Protein, Low-Calorie Coffee Recipe!
- Brooke Young
- Dec 24, 2024
- 2 min read
Ready to supercharge your mornings?
Try this delicious High-Protein Coffee recipe, it's low-calorie, high-protein, and perfect for anyone looking to boost their day without adding too much to their calorie count.
It’s made with protein powder, almond milk, and collagen powder to give you that extra edge!
High-Protein Coffee Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup brewed coffee (hot or iced)
1 scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder (choose a flavor that compliments your taste)
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite low-calorie milk alternative, or regular milk if you are not concerned with the ‘Low-Calorie’ portion of this recipe)
1 scoop collagen powder (for an added hair, skin, and nai support)
**Optional: Dash of cinnamon, cocoa powder, or a few drops of vanilla extract for extra flavor
Instructions:
1. Brew your coffee and let it cool slightly if you’re making an iced version.
2. In a handheld blender, combine coffee, almond milk, protein powder, and collagen powder.
3. Blend until smooth and frothy. If you want it iced, add a handful of ice cubes and blend again!
4. Pour into your favorite mug or to-go cup and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Coffee
High-Protein: This recipe packs around 20-30 grams of protein (depending on your protein powder), helping you start your day with energy and fullness.
Low-Calorie: With unsweetened almond milk and no added sugar, this coffee is big on protein without the extra calories.
Benefits of Collagen: Beyond protein, collagen supports joint health, skin elasticity, and gut health – a great addition to your daily routine!
Whether you're sipping this before your workout or just to fuel a busy day, this high-protein coffee is an easy way to stay on track with your goals. Plus, it’s quick to make and so versatile!
Plus, you can switch up the flavors and toppings to keep it interesting!
Let me know if you give this a try, and I’d love to hear your favorite additions. Remember, it’s the small changes that make a big difference!
To more powerful mornings,
Brooke Young
Personal Trainer & Nutritionist
Young Fitness - We Don’t Quit
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