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Protein Dalgona Coffee

Published: May 20, 2024 · Modified: Sep 16, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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If you are a coffee lover like me, you'll enjoy this fun and creative way to drink coffee. This is an easy recipe for a protein pack coffee and is a delicious way to energize your day!

Protein Dalgona Coffee in a clear glass

Protein Dalgona Coffee

Many of us were into the TikTok trend of whipped coffee, but this is a protein-packed version of it. Don't worry; it still has the fluffy and creamy texture of the original, but with 40g of protein!

For more protein-packed coffee drinks, check out this java protein shake and this healthy take on Starbucks java chip frappuccino.

Or if you want to make an affogato for breakfast, make one with this delicious coffee ice cream. Craving more coffee ideas? Check out this Easy Caramel Iced Coffee and this Irish Coffee Drink.

Protein Dalgona Coffee in a clear glass

Ingredients

  • 1% fairlife milk
  • Naked nutrition naked whey
  • Instant coffee
  • Monk fruit blend sweetener
  • boiling water
Protein Dalgona Coffee in a clear glass

Tips & Tricks

Be sure to make the coffee portion of this recipe in a separate glass to ensure that you create the whipped texture.

Tools to make this easy recipe

  • Blender - Use a blender to blend whey in a glass
  • Whisk
Protein Dalgona Coffee in a clear glass

How to make Protein Dalgona Coffee

  1. In a large glass, add 1 cup of 1% milk and 1 serving of whey protein powder. Blend until the whey is dissolved.
  2. In another glass, add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee, 1 tablespoon of sweetener, and 1 tablespoon of boiling water. Blend or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add this to the top of your protein shake.
  4. Drink as is or stir to enjoy
Protein Dalgona Coffee in a clear glass

Substitutions

If you wanted to use a different whey protein, you can always use a flavored whey like Carmel or chocolate flavor for a fun spin on this drink.

If you don't have Fair Life milk, then you can use your favorite type of milk or plant based milk alternative.

Protein Dalgona Coffee in a clear glass
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Protein Dalgona Coffee in a clear glass

Protein Dalgona Coffee

Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian
If you are a coffee lover like me, this is my new favorite way to make it! This super simple recipe for a protein pack coffee is delicious and gives you the energy to get things done for the day!
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Prep Time 1 minute min
Cook Time 3 minutes mins
Total Time 4 minutes mins
Course Drink
Cuisine korean
Servings 1
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 1% fairlife milk
  • 2 scoops naked nutrition naked whey
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee
  • 1 tablespoon Monk fruit blend sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water

Instructions
 

  • In a large glass add 1 cup 1% milk and 1 serving of whey protein powder. Blend until whey is dissolved. In another glass add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee, 1 tablespoon of sweetener, 1 tablespoon boiling water. Blend or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add this to the top of your protein shake. Drink as is or stir to enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 40gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gCalcium: 106mgIron: 0.4mg
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