The Best Protein Coffee, If You Want Coffee Flavor

"For years, there have been plenty of ways people minding their macros have added protein to coffee or coffee-fied their protein drinks. But in 2025, Starbucks which, like it or not, is pretty much the biggest name in the U.S. coffee market, added protein coffee drinks to its menu including protein lattes and protein cold foam. However, there are plenty of people who don't get their morning pick-me-up from Starbucks, or any coffee shop for that matter,"

"and would rather buy beans or ground coffee or concentrate to make their drinks at home. The same, oddly enough, is true for protein drinks which can come from spendy smoothie shops or from bottles and powdered mixes you shake up yourself. And if you're somewhere in the middle, looking for the convenience of a pre-made coffee with the bulking benefits of a protein shake, then you're the target consumer for the ready-to-drink and just-add-water protein coffee products I tried below."

Protein coffee products increase the protein content of coffee to transform a beverage into a more complete meal or recovery drink for fitness-focused consumers. Ordinary black coffee contains no protein, while adding dairy or other ingredients can raise protein levels. Major chains introduced protein lattes and protein cold foam in 2025, but many consumers prefer making coffee at home or using bottled and powdered protein mixes. Ready-to-drink and just-add-water options target those seeking convenience plus bulking benefits, offering an alternative to smoothie shops and traditional coffee-shop purchases.

Read at Bon Appetit