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!
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Easy Keto Protein Coffee
- Total Time: 5 Minutes
- Yield: 1 Serving 1x
Description
This easy keto protein coffee is the perfect way to start your mornings with healthy fat and yummy flavor!
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
Is it okay to not use the protein powder?
Sam says
Sure! It’ll still be yummy 🙂
Rabbi Paul says
No, it’s not okay to use protein powder. It is a chemical concoction that is very unhealthy for you. It contains sucralose that is an absolute Keto no no. You should never use sugar substitutes. They cause insulin release and promote diabetes. Xanthan gum is derived from sugar. The sugar can come from many different places, including wheat, corn, soy and dairy. People in the corn industry would love it if you eat it but most nutritionist are not so convinced this chemically produced fiber is so good to eat. It can be found in most adhesives as well as salad dressings. mmm Then we have the whey itself which has so many potential good and bad side effects. Follow grandpa’s advice and stay as low to the ground as possible when you eat. Natural pure unadulterated foods are the real healthy answer 10 out of 10 times!
Leeanna Barksdale says
Thanks for that info 🙂
Moses Gunn says
Don’t agree with your statement Rabbi. Sugar substitutes are fine as long as they don’t elicit an insulin response. Sucrolose (Splenda) will but Equal, Stevia, Eurythitol, and Monkfruit will not. Check out Joe Duff on YouTube for some keto friendly bulletproof coffee recipes including some with protein. The challenge is the type of protein used to ensure stabilization of the protein itself because of the heat factor.
Pacita says
Can I use MCT oil instead of coconut oil or butter?
Sam says
absolutely!
Carol Johnson says
May I use cream de cacao instead of powder?
Sam says
I 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
I use powerdered Collagen as protein. It has 11 grams per scoop
Erica James says
The protein powder keeps clumping 🙁 anyone else having this problem?
Brett says
Try blending it.
Elizabeth Blane says
Yes, it was horrible.
★
Samantha says
Is it possible to make this iced?
★★★★
Moses Gunn says
Yes you can ice it but would recommend using a bullet blender option of some sort as opposed to stirring the ingredients.
Hayley says
I 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!
★★★★★
Nicole says
Putting protein powder in hot water or milk or anything hot really is poison. Protein powder should be consumed cold and immediately.
Elizabeth Blane says
This did not work, even though I blended it. The protein powder clumped together in a horrible mush.
Carole Kinkopf says
You have to dissolve the protein powder in cool water first. Then add the coffee. The hi tense heat of the coffee curdles the protein.