What is protein coffee?
Protein coffee (also called "proffee") is regular coffee fortified with protein — either from a sachet that already blends arabica with whey, or by stirring protein powder into brewed coffee. The result is a single cup that pulls double duty: caffeine to start your day, and 15–25g of protein to actually keep you full.
How to make protein coffee — hot
- Brew 150–200ml of coffee at 80–90°C. Boiling water scrambles whey, so let it cool 30 seconds off the kettle.
- Add 1 scoop of whey protein (or 1 Blackn Brownn protein coffee sachet) to your mug.
- Add 50ml of warm water first and stir into a smooth paste — this is the no-clumps trick.
- Pour the brewed coffee in slowly while stirring. Top with milk if you like it creamy.
How to make iced protein coffee
- Dissolve 1 sachet (or 1 scoop of protein powder) in 50ml warm water. Stir until smooth.
- Add 150ml cold milk or cold water and a tall glass of ice.
- Stir for 10 seconds, or shake in a closed bottle for a frothy finish.
Can you put protein powder in coffee?
Yes — with two rules. First, don't pour boiling coffee directly onto dry powder; whey denatures above ~90°C and goes grainy. Second, always make a paste with a splash of warm water before adding the rest of the liquid. That single step solves the clumping problem nearly every home recipe runs into.
Best ratio for high-protein coffee
For a 250ml cup, aim for 1 scoop of whey (20–25g protein) + 150ml coffee + 100ml milk. If you're using Blackn Brownn protein coffee sachets, one sachet already carries 4–5g of protein; pair with 200ml of milk for a 12–15g cup without any powder.
Three quick recipes
Protein Latte
1 sachet + 50ml hot water + 200ml steamed milk. Dust with cinnamon.
Iced Mocha Proffee
1 sachet + 1 tsp cocoa + 50ml warm water. Add ice and 200ml cold milk.
Post-Workout Shake
1 sachet + 250ml cold milk + 1 banana. Blend with ice for 20 seconds.
Skip the mixing — try a ready blend
If the powder-and-paste routine is too much for a Tuesday morning, our Try Pack ships one of every Blackn Brownn protein coffee flavour — Hazelnut, Vanilla, Butterscotch and Dark Chocolate. One sachet, hot water or cold milk, 30 seconds. Done.