This easy keto protein coffee is the perfect way to start your mornings with healthy fat and yummy flavor!
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I was walking through the mall the other weekend and passed by one of those health supplement stores.
I always like to peek in to see what Quest bars they have available (they’re really tasty—especially the Quest Hero bars) but this time I was a bit surprised to see the featured product right in the entryway.
Protein Coffee.
I was mostly surprised because to my understanding it’s pretty much protein powder, mixed with espresso priced at $35 for 15 servings.
I was also surprised because I make this stuff every morning.
So I want to share my version with you!
Easy Keto Protein Coffee
The ingredients are simple, and it has plenty of benefits. It’s similar to bulletproof coffee, but I actually prefer the added protein.
It’s just coffee or espresso, coconut oil or butter, heavy whipping cream, protein powder (Isopure is a great zero carb option) and cacao powder.
My recipe always includes cacao powder for the chocolatey taste. Who doesn’t love chocolate??
The macros might surprise you for a coffee drink, but it truly is very filling and can easily be substituted for your breakfast any day. You should be totally fine if you plan for it ahead of time and track what you eat throughout the day.
Calories: 342
Total Carbs: 3.9g
Fiber: 1.8g
Net Carbs: 2.1g
Protein: 27g
Fat: 26g
Important note: this is CACAO powder (pronounced Ka-cow) , not COCOA powder. At the risk of sounding totally stuck up about this, I’ve come to greatly appreciate cacao.
The difference?
Cacao powder is made by cold-pressing cocoa beans, preserving the living enzymes and containing a higher antioxidant level than cocoa. (read much more about the differences here)
So here’s how I make it!
PrintEasy Keto Protein Coffee
This easy keto protein coffee is the perfect way to start your mornings with healthy fat and yummy flavor!
- Total Time: 5 Minutes
- Yield: 1 Serving 1x
Ingredients
6 oz espresso or brewed coffee
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1 scoop of your favorite protein powder (I like to use Isopure because it’s 0g carbs)
1 tbsp cacao powder
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in large mug and combine with frother or immersion blender
Alternatively, shake ingredients until fully combined in mason jar with lid
Notes
Please note that I am not a certified nutritionist. Any nutritional information that is discussed or disclosed in this post should only be seen as my best amateur estimates based on NET carbs. If nutrition is important to you, I highly encourage you to verify any data you see here with your favorite nutrition calculator.
Your values can change GREATLY based on what brands of protein powder you use. Keep that in mind.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Coffee
- Calories: 342
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 3.9g Total Carbs, 2.1g Net Carbs
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 27g
Marissa Akin says
October 16, 2017 at 10:50 amIs it okay to not use the protein powder?
Sam says
October 23, 2017 at 2:06 pmSure! It’ll still be yummy 🙂
Pacita says
February 28, 2018 at 9:16 amCan I use MCT oil instead of coconut oil or butter?
Sam says
March 14, 2018 at 9:39 pmabsolutely!
Carol Johnson says
March 16, 2018 at 9:23 amMay I use cream de cacao instead of powder?
Sam says
March 17, 2018 at 11:51 amI could see that working out, but it would be a different kind of drink at that point. Also, I’m not sure about the carb count on cream de cacao.
Sharon says
May 21, 2018 at 12:20 pmI use powerdered Collagen as protein. It has 11 grams per scoop
Erica James says
June 14, 2018 at 3:21 pmThe protein powder keeps clumping 🙁 anyone else having this problem?
Brett says
January 30, 2019 at 5:20 pmTry blending it.
Samantha says
April 1, 2019 at 2:59 pmIs it possible to make this iced?
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Hayley says
May 13, 2019 at 3:21 amI decided last night that I was going to give Keto a shot this week, but because I’m an endomorph wanted to add in a little more protein. Did a quick Google search this morning and found this recipe! It was delicious! I actually had chocolate flavored protein powder so I didn’t add in the cacao but it was still delicious! I’ve found my new breakfast – thank you!
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