Protein Coffee

Trying a process soon. I bought some instant coffee to use for protein coffee. I intend on making it tonight then putting it in the fridge and in a couple hours using it with the protein powder for protein coffee. Hopefully it turns out fine, Willet you know.

That should work fine for iced coffee and definitely for avoiding clumping the protein.

I LOVE iced protein coffee, but as the weather chills down here in the northeast I am so cold I have to drink them hot and I really don't enjoy them. It's a struggle for me, but I do it because I must to be healthy. I really enjoy my chocolate protein mixed with hot cocoa, though :)

Erin

I drin****d protein coffee year round!  If I want hot, I just don't put the protein in it. 

Heat and protein is really tricky...too hot, and you'll  "kill"  the protein.

I always use decaf hazelnut beans with a touch of either espresso or french roast beans, which I buy in bulk (technically, this makes it "half-caff", but I like the darker color).

I have a coffee grinder, so I grind it fresh, brew it, then put it in a refrigerator bottle. That way, I have cold coffee for my shakes, and coffee to heat up if I want a hot cup.

Here's the recipe:

Protein powder (unflavored) 1 scoop = 25g protein - I use 2

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (Watkins is alcohol-free)

8 oz  cold decaf Hazelnut Coffee

8 oz cold milk

heavy cream to taste

Artificial sweetener to taste

Ice as desired

Combine coffee, protein powder,  vanilla extract and sweetener in 28 oz Blender Bottle or blender pitcher.
Shake Blender Bottle or blend on low in blender until mixed.
Add milk, heavy cream and ice. Shake until blended. 

If using blender, you can either blend on high speed with the ice, which will give you a frozen drink consistency, or you can blend on low speed without the ice, then pour over ice into your glass.

Since we are DSers, I'm not going to bother with the calorie count, fat grams, etc., as this is something we really don't have to be concerned with to a great degree.  However, the protein grams for this including the milk are 71g...remember, you're only going to absorb about 50-60% of that.
Resist the urge to "chug" this shake!   It's delicious, and I actually drink it in place of my hot cup of coffee in the morning!

Hope you like it!

I made the protein coffee using real coffee. It turned out not bad. Next time I have to get some seriously dark coffee like espresso or something Because just the classic roast and I can still taste the sweetness of The protein powder and I'd rather have a more coffee taste. Overall though it's good thank you all for The input.

I put a good amount of half and half in my coffee before the protein and then it wont clump.  I also got a meat thermometer that I can use to check temp.  130-140 degrees F is the upper limit for protein clumping.  I find it hard to mix well when the coffee (or what ever liquid) is cold even with a wire wisk.   I am too lazy to pull out and clean a blender. So for iced coffee, I brew a strong cup of coffee or decaf (who am I kidding, I dont drink decaf).  Put in my half and half, mix in my protein then put in fridge. wisk again when it is cold and add ice.

Get a Blender Bottle!  It's a cup that has an aluminum blender ball inside.  They come in 20 oz (short) and 28 oz (Tall).  You can order them on eBay, and Lucky Vitamin always has them on special! Most vitamin and nutrition shops have them. 

 

             

I made it when the coffee was warm and I used a blender cup. Mixed well just need to make/use better coffee. No clumping issues either. May have to make with the latte type next.

Finally found it, Hills Bros sugar free cappaucino powder, isopure protein powder and almond milk. Finally... No need to brew coffee and cool etc...