Salted Caramel Protein Coffee
Hey, coffee fans! Salted Caramel Protein Coffee is your new favorite way to wake up in the morning.
This is where your love of coffee and a small protein boost come together in the sweet, salty, rich flavor of salted caramel.
It’s quick, creamy, and very gratifying. It’s great for hectic mornings or when you’re feeling down in the middle of the afternoon.
What is the best part? It tastes like a treat from a nice coffee shop, but you can make it at home in just a few minutes. Let’s get this done!
Servings and Time
Number of servings: 1
Time: 5 minutes
Macros (roughly, based on well-known brands)
- 160 calories
- 20g of protein
- 7g of carbs
- 4g of fat
- 3g of sugar
Ingredients
- 1 cup of brewed coffee, hot or iced
- 1 scoop of salted caramel protein powder
- 1/4 cup of milk of your choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- A pinch of sea salt
- Ice cubes (if you’re making iced coffee)
- 1–2 teaspoons of maple syrup (if desired)
Things You Need
- A tiny blender or a blender bottle
- Cups for measuring
- Spoon or whisk
- A glass cup or tumbler
How to Prepare Protein Coffee with Salted Caramel
- Make a pot of hot coffee.
Make just half a cup of your favorite coffee. It needs to be heated so the protein powder will mix in nicely. You can brew it any way you like. - Mix in the almond milk, protein powder, and maple syrup.
Add the hot ½ cup of coffee to your small blender or blender bottle. Mix in 1 scoop of salted caramel protein powder, ½ cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and 1–2 teaspoons of maple syrup, if you want. Before shaking or blending, let the liquids swirl and settle for a second. - Blend or shake until there are no lumps.
Put the lid on and shake it like crazy (or blend it for 10 to 15 seconds) until it is smooth and creamy. No clumping!
- Add ice and pour it in.
Put 3–4 ice cubes in your glass and pour the blended coffee over them. - Add some flaky sea salt and a drizzle of caramel on top.
Add a small amount of flaky sea salt on top. Add a drizzle of caramel sauce if you want to be fancy. - Give it to them
Put your drink on a small dish or saucer and drink it immediately away. It’s great for sipping slowly or bringing with you.
Tips for Making Ahead
You can mix everything together (except the ice) and put it in the fridge overnight. Just shake it up and pour it over ice in the morning.
Food that is left over and how to store it
If you prepared too much, you may keep it in a sealed jar or container in the fridge for up to a day. Before serving, shake well. Do not add ice until you are ready to drink.
Quick Science: Why This Recipe Works
The hot coffee makes the protein powder dissolve easily, with no lumps. The almond milk makes it creamy without making it heavy. Adding a little sea salt brings out the caramel flavor, like in a dessert from a bakery. The sweet and salty mix is what makes it stand out. And what about the protein? It helps keep you from crashing later by slowing down how quickly your body absorbs coffee.
Mistakes that happen a lot
- Cold coffee makes it hard to blend the protein powder.
- Don’t skip the salt; it dramatically changes the taste.
- Using too much ice makes it watery.
- Not mixing or shaking enough leaves protein clumps.
Changes and Substitutions
- Instead of almond milk, use oat milk or ordinary milk.
- Instead of caramel, try vanilla or chocolate protein powder.
- Use honey or stevia instead of maple syrup.
- Brewed decaf if you don’t want caffeine.
What to Eat With
- A banana or protein bar is a light breakfast.
- Toast with avocado
- A granola bar for that sweet and salty mix
- Overnight oats if you’re very hungry
Why I Love This Recipe
This drink really helps me. It always strikes the spot, whether I’m in a hurry to go or just need a pick-me-up in the middle of the day.
It tastes like dessert but gives you energy like breakfast.
Five things only
- A lot of protein and not a lot of sugar
- Very simple to change
- Keeps you full and on track
Wrap It
There you have it: your new favorite drink that tastes great and gives you energy. This Salted Caramel Protein Coffee is perfect for when you need a little pick-me-up or when you’re starting a hectic day. Give it a shot and let me know how it went in the comments! Did you change it or make it your own? I’d love to hear all about it! ☕✨