Creamy Iced Protein Coffee Recipe with Cold Foam and Vanilla Syrup
A quick and creamy iced protein coffee topped with light cold foam and subtle vanilla syrup, perfect for busy mornings or a tasty pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots (about 2 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla-flavored whey or plant-based protein powder
- 1 cup (8 fl oz) cold milk (whole milk for creaminess, or almond/oat milk for dairy-free options)
- 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) vanilla-flavored syrup
- Ice cubes (about 1 cup or 8 fl oz)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Brew the espresso: Pull two shots (about 2 fl oz) of espresso using your preferred method. If you don’t have an espresso machine, brew a strong coffee concentrate instead. Set aside to cool slightly (about 2 minutes).
- Prepare the cold foam: In a small bowl or frothing pitcher, combine 1 cup (8 fl oz) cold milk with 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla protein powder. Use a handheld milk frother, electric mixer, or whisk vigorously by hand until the mixture is light and frothy with soft peaks, about 1-2 minutes.
- Sweeten the espresso: Add 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) of vanilla syrup to the warm espresso and stir well. Taste and add a teaspoon of honey or agave syrup if you want it sweeter.
- Assemble the drink: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup or 8 fl oz). Pour the sweetened espresso over the ice. Gently spoon the cold foam on top, filling the glass to the brim.
- Serve immediately: Add a straw or stirrer if desired and enjoy.
Notes
Use cold milk straight from the fridge for best foam. Avoid overfrothing to keep foam light and airy. If foam deflates quickly, ensure milk is very cold. Add ice after sweetening espresso to avoid dilution. For dairy-free, use oat or almond milk and plant-based protein powder. Adjust vanilla syrup to taste, especially if using cold brew coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (about
- Calories: 180220
- Fat: 38
- Carbohydrates: 1015
- Protein: 2025
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